Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
97012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 285 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096341



Common Names

  • Liatris Laevigata
  • Smooth Blazing Star
  • Smooth Gayfeather


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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria laevigata Small [unknown]
  • Liatris tenuifolia quadriflora Chapm. [unknown]
  • Liatris tenuifolia laevigata B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Liatris laevigata (also called Smooth Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in meadows, rocky slopes and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris laevigata has purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris laevigata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Liatris laevigata

Liatris laevigata is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the Andes mountains.

Liatris laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris laevigata?

Liatris laevigata

What is the family of Liatris laevigata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Liatris laevigata?

Liatris

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-52485: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.