Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
22465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hill) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea 1: 3 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021794



Common Names

  • Stokesia
  • Laevis
  • Stokesia Laevis


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Synonyms

  • Carthamus laevis Hill [unknown]
  • Carthamus cyaneus Banks ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Stokesia cyanea L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Cartesia centauroides Cass. [unknown]

Description

Stokesia laevis (also called Stokes' Aster, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow, gray-green leaves and produces a profusion of bright blue-violet flowers in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stokesia laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stokesia laevis has white to lavender flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stokesia laevis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stokesia laevis

Stokesia laevis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Stokesia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stokesia laevis?

Stokesia laevis

What type of plant is Stokesia laevis?

Perennial

What is the natural habitat of Stokesia laevis?

Woodlands

Species in the Stokesia genus

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-121074: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
John Hill (1716-1775): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hill' in the authors string.