Liatris cokeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cokeri
ID:
18656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pyne & Stucky
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Sida 14: 205 (-206) (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017985
Common Names
- Coker's Liatris
- Coker's Blazing Star
- Coker's Gayfeather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liatris cokeri (also called Coker's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has tall, purple flowers and grows in moist, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris cokeri is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris cokeri is a small white or yellow flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liatris cokeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9.
Where to Find Liatris cokeri
Liatris cokeri is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Liatris cokeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris cokeri?
Liatris cokeri
What is the common name of Liatris cokeri?
Coker's Blazing Star
Where is Liatris cokeri found?
Liatris cokeri is found in 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-11740: Based on the initial data import
Milo Pyne: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pyne' in the authors string.
Jon M. Stucky (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stucky' in the authors string.