Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
88086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
gcc

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 2: 453 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087415

Common Names

  • Soft-leaved Coneflower
  • Soft-leaved Rudbeckia
  • Soft-leaved Black-eyed Susan

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Description

Rudbeckia mollis (also called soft-leaved coneflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Rudbeckia mollis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudbeckia mollis is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudbeckia mollis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall for best results. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Rudbeckia mollis

Rudbeckia mollis can be found in North America, in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.

Rudbeckia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudbeckia mollis?

Rudbeckia mollis

What is the common name of Rudbeckia mollis?

Mollis Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Rudbeckia mollis?

Rudbeckia mollis is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in moist, open woods and meadows.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43779: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.