Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
65713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1636 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065042



Common Names

  • Blazing Star
  • Gayfeather
  • Button Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Liatris macrostachya Michx. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria spicata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liatris spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Liatris sessiliflora Bertol. [unknown]
  • Liatris turbinata Sweet [unknown]
  • Lacinaria elongata Greene [unknown]
  • Lacinaria spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Liatris sessiliflora Benol. [unknown]
  • Liatris vittata (Greene) Schumann [deprecated]
  • Kuhnia spicata Baill. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria vittata Greene [unknown]
  • Lacinaria spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Liatris macrostachya Michaux [unknown]
  • Liatris magnifica hon. ex Gardner [unknown]
  • Kuhnia spicata (L.) Baill. [deprecated]
  • Liatris picta Barton ex DC. [unknown]
  • Suprago spicata Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Liatris pumila G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Liatris pilosa [Ker-Gawl.] [unknown]
  • Liatris spicata spicata [unknown]
  • Liatris magnifica hort. [unknown]
  • Liatris vittata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Serratula spicata L. [unknown]

Description

Liatris spicata (also called Dense Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Liatris spicata var. resinosa (Nutt.) Gaiser
Liatris spicata var. savannensis (Kral & G.L.Nesom) D.B.Ward
Liatris spicata var. glabrata (Rydb.) Gaiser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris spicata is a purple-pink spike with small, star-shaped florets. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris spicata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Liatris spicata

Liatris spicata can be found in the eastern and central United States and in parts of Canada.

Liatris spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris spicata?

Liatris spicata

What is the common name of Liatris spicata?

Dense Blazing Star

What type of plant is Liatris spicata?

Perennial

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-21976: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.