Liatris platylepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platylepis
ID:
51297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schumann) Small
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber, 28(1): 477. 1902.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050626
Common Names
- Liatris platylepis
- Liatris
- Platylepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liatris platylepis (also called Broad-Leaf Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers. It is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris platylepis is used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris platylepis is purple, with a single purple petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a single, purple flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liatris platylepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Liatris platylepis
Liatris platylepis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Liatris platylepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris platylepis?
Liatris platylepis
What is the natural habitat of Liatris platylepis?
It is native to the southeastern United States.
What are the characteristics of Liatris platylepis?
It is an herbaceous perennial with broad, lance-shaped leaves and purple flowers.
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-149161: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.