Status:
valid
Authors:
W.M.Sharp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 76 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081529
Common Names
- Ratibida mexicana
- Mexican Grey-Headed Coneflower
- Mexican Hat
Description
Ratibida mexicana (also called Mexican Hat, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ratibida mexicana, commonly known as the Mexican Ratibida, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ratibida mexicana is a small yellow disc flower, with a single yellow disc floret in the center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ratibida mexicana is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ratibida mexicana
Ratibida mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Ratibida mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ratibida mexicana?
Ratibida mexicana
What is the family of Ratibida mexicana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ratibida mexicana?
Mexican hat
Species in the Ratibida genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,