Rudbeckia sullivantii
Rudbeckia sullivantii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Rudbeckia sullivantii, is a striking perennial wildflower native to North American prairies. Often called Sullivant's coneflower, this resilient plant features golden petals surrounding dark, prominent centers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds ecological importance, supporting pollinators and contributing to diverse, healthy meadow ecosystems.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rudbeckia Fulgida Var. Sullivantii · Rudbeckia Speciosa Var. Sullivantii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rudbeckia sullivantiiSynonyms
- Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
- Rudbeckia speciosa var. sullivantii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is further identified by the genus Rudbeckia, specifically known as Rudbeckia sullivantii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Rudbeckia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of the North-Central United States. Within the North-Central area, its presence is noted in both Illinois and Missouri. Moving toward the Northeastern United States, its distribution extends into the state of Indiana. It is also documented growing in Michigan, which is located in the Northeast. Finally, its geographical reach concludes with its occurrence in New York.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rudbeckia sullivantii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Fitoterapia
Chemicals
Rudbeckia sullivantii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RL, XYLAN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| XYLAN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RL
- Bratislavske lekarske listy
XYLAN
- Bratislavske lekarske listy
Activities
Rudbeckia sullivantii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antitussive
- Bratislavske lekarske listy
Preparations
Rudbeckia sullivantii has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts, roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial parts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aerial parts
- Fitoterapia
Roots
- Fitoterapia