Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallacior
ID:
46410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lunell) Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Plains N. Amer. : 780 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045739



Common Names

  • False Blazing Star
  • Fringed Blazing Star
  • Fallacious Blazing Star


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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria fallacior Lunell [unknown]
  • Lacinaria fallacior fallacior [unknown]

Description

Liatris fallacior (also called False Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris fallacior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris fallacior has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris fallacior is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide clumps in spring.

Where to Find Liatris fallacior

Liatris fallacior is native to the southeastern United States, particularly Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. It can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Liatris fallacior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris fallacior?

Liatris fallacior

What is the common name of Liatris fallacior?

False Blazing Star

What is the growth habit of Liatris fallacior?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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-14423: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Joël Lunell (1851-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lunell' in the authors string.