Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladewitzii
ID:
16570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Farw.) Farw. ex Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 37 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015899

Common Names

  • Gladewitz's Liatris
  • Gladewitz's Blazing Star
  • Gladewitz's Gayfeather

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Synonyms

  • Lacinaria gladewitzii Farw. [unknown]

Description

Liatris gladewitzii (also called Gladewitz's Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a single stem with purple flowers and a spiny, oval-shaped fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris gladewitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liatris gladewitzii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris gladewitzii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Liatris gladewitzii

Liatris gladewitzii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Liatris gladewitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris gladewitzii?

Liatris gladewitzii

What is the common name of Liatris gladewitzii?

Gladewitzii Liatris

Where is Liatris gladewitzii found?

Liatris gladewitzii is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.
Oliver Atkins Farwell (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:290208-2: Based on the initial data import