Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
25176

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahresber. (Just) 27, pt. 1: 528 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024505



Common Names

  • Liatris cymosa
  • Cymose Blazing Star
  • Cymose Gayfeather


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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria cymosa Ness [unknown]

Description

Liatris cymosa (also called Cymose Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris cymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris cymosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris cymosa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Liatris cymosa

Liatris cymosa is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in sandy soils.

Liatris cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris cymosa?

Liatris cymosa

What is the common name of Liatris cymosa?

Cymose Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris cymosa?

Liatris cymosa 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,