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 sullivantii

Synonyms

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 parts reported in Rudbeckia sullivantii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. 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.

Chemicals reported in Rudbeckia sullivantii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
RL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
XYLAN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

RL

  1. Bratislavske lekarske listy

XYLAN

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Rudbeckia sullivantii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antitussive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antitussive

  1. 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.

Preparations reported for Rudbeckia sullivantii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aerial parts

  1. Fitoterapia

Roots

  1. Fitoterapia