Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
21275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 92 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020604



Common Names

  • Liatris aspera
  • Rough Blazing Star
  • Rough Gayfeather


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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria aspera Greene [unknown]
  • Liatris aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Lacinaria aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Liatris spheroidea salutans (Lunell) Shinners [unknown]
  • Lacinaria scariosa intermedia Lunell [unknown]
  • Liatris aspera intermedia (Lunell) Gaiser [unknown]
  • Liatris aspera aspera [unknown]
  • Liatris aspera salutans (Lunell) Shinners [unknown]

Description

Liatris aspera (also called Rough Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems are covered in long, white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris aspera is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris aspera is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Liatris aspera

Liatris aspera is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, open meadows and grasslands, often at elevations between 500 and 1,500 meters above sea level.

Liatris aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris aspera?

Liatris aspera

What are the common names of Liatris aspera?

Rough Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris aspera?

Liatris aspera is native to the southeastern United States.

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-119927: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.