Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acidota
ID:
6409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm. & Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. v. (1847) 218.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005738

Common Names

  • Liatris Acidota
  • Acidota Blazing Star
  • Acidota Gayfeather

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Synonyms

  • Liatris halei K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Lacinaria halei Small [unknown]
  • Lacinaria haled Small [unknown]
  • Lacinaria acidota Kuntze [unknown]
  • Liatris acidota acidota [unknown]
  • Liatris acidota vernalis Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lacinaria brachyphylla Bush [unknown]

Description

Liatris acidota (also called Sour Liatris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5m in height. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the United States and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris acidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris acidota is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris acidota is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Liatris acidota

Liatris acidota is native to the United States and can be found in the wild in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Liatris acidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris acidota?

Liatris acidota

What type of plant is Liatris acidota?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Liatris acidota?

It is found in wet meadows and marshes

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-105521: Based on the initial data import
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Samuel Frederick Gray (1766-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gray' in the authors string.