Liatris aestivalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aestivalis
ID:
116317
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom & O'Kennon
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Sida 19(4): 768 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115646
Common Names
- Aestivalis Blazing Star
- Summer Blazing Star
- Prairie Blazing Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liatris aestivalis (also called Summer Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves that are usually arranged in a rosette. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris aestivalis is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris aestivalis is a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liatris aestivalis is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.
Where to Find Liatris aestivalis
Liatris aestivalis is found in the southeastern United States.
Liatris aestivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris aestivalis?
Liatris aestivalis
What is the common name of Liatris aestivalis?
Summer Blazing Star
Where does Liatris aestivalis grow?
It grows in the mountains of the United States and Canada
Species in the Liatris genus
Liatris acidota, Liatris spheroidea, Liatris microcephala, Liatris gladewitzii, Liatris cokeri, Liatris ridgwayi, Liatris punctata, Liatris aspera, Liatris provincialis, Liatris cymosa, Liatris glandulosa, Liatris pycnostachya, Liatris bracteata, Liatris creditonensis, Liatris macdanieliana, Liatris elegantula, Liatris ohlingerae, Liatris fallacior, Liatris helleri, Liatris scariosa, Liatris serotina, Liatris tenuis, Liatris weaveri, Liatris platylepis, Liatris stellei, Liatris cylindracea, Liatris elegans, Liatris elegantula, Liatris ligulistylis, Liatris pauciflora, Liatris lancifolia, Liatris pycnostachya, Liatris cymosa, Liatris squarrulosa, Liatris squarrosa, Liatris boykinii, Liatris spicata, Liatris chapmanii, Liatris freemaniana, Liatris steelei, Liatris virgata, Liatris patens, Liatris gholsonii, Liatris gracilis, Liatris oligocephala, Liatris frostii, Liatris hirsuta, Liatris pauciflora, Liatris laevigata, Liatris compacta,
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-7709: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
R.J. O'Kennon (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kennon' in the authors string.