Liatris freemaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
freemaniana
ID:
69808
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Allison
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Castanea 66(1-2): 179 (178; fig. 9B, E (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069137
Common Names
- Liatris Freemaniana
- Freeman's Blazing Star
- Freeman's Gayfeather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liatris freemaniana (also called Freeman's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris freemaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris freemaniana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liatris freemaniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Liatris freemaniana
Liatris freemaniana can be found in the meadows and grasslands of North America.
Liatris freemaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris freemaniana?
Liatris freemaniana
What type of plant is Liatris freemaniana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Liatris freemaniana native to?
It 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-25976: Based on the initial data import
James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.