Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weaveri
ID:
48195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 38 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047524



Common Names

  • Liatris Weaveri
  • Weaver's Liatris
  • Weaver's Blazing Star


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Description

Liatris weaveri (also called Weaver's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies. It has purple flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and the leaves are linear and hairy.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris weaveri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris weaveri is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris weaveri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny environment with well-drained soil. It should be planted in the spring or fall, and it should be watered regularly. Pruning can be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Liatris weaveri

Liatris weaveri is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.

Liatris weaveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris weaveri?

Liatris weaveri

What is the common name of Liatris weaveri?

Weaver's Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris weaveri?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and fields

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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