Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridgwayi
ID:
18783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 31: 37 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018112



Common Names

  • Liatris Ridgwayi
  • Liatris
  • Ridgwayi


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Description

Liatris ridgwayi (also called Ridgway's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris ridgwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves can be used as a fodder for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris ridgwayi is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a central disc of yellow. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris ridgwayi is a perennial plant that is native to the United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the fall.

Where to Find Liatris ridgwayi

Liatris ridgwayi is a species of flowering plant native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Liatris ridgwayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris ridgwayi?

Liatris ridgwayi

What is the common name of Liatris ridgwayi?

Ridgway's Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris ridgwayi?

Liatris ridgwayi is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,

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