Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulistylis
ID:
56334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Nelson) K.Schum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
569 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055663



Common Names

  • Liatris ligulistylis
  • Ligulistylis Blazing Star
  • Ligulistylis Liatris


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Synonyms

  • Liatris herrickii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria ligulistylis A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Lacinaria herrickii E.S.Steele ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Liatris haywardii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria ligulistylis Nelson [deprecated]
  • Lacinaria formosa Greene [unknown]
  • Liatris ligulistylis ligulistylis [unknown]
  • Liatris rosendahlii Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Liatris ligulistylis (also called Narrow-leaved Blazing Star, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils, such as dunes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris ligulistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris ligulistylis has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and are light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris ligulistylis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Liatris ligulistylis

Liatris ligulistylis can be found in the southeastern United States.

Liatris ligulistylis FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Liatris ligulistylis?

Liatris ligulistylis prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.

What type of soil is best for Liatris ligulistylis?

Liatris ligulistylis prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the best way to propagate Liatris ligulistylis?

Liatris ligulistylis can be propagated by seed or by division of existing plants.

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

Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.