Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Kittell in Tidestr. & Kittell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ariz. New Mex. : 370 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057512
Common Names
- Lancet-leaved Blazing Star
- Sharp-leaved Blazing Star
- Sharp-toothed Blazing Star
Description
Liatris lancifolia (also called Narrowleaf Blazingstar, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with purple flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris lancifolia is a perennial plant native to North America. It is often used in flower beds, as an ornamental plant, and in butterfly gardens to attract butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liatris lancifolia is a purple-pink, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, grayish-brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liatris lancifolia is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Liatris lancifolia
Liatris lancifolia is native to the southeastern United States.
Liatris lancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris lancifolia?
Liatris lancifolia
What is the common name of Liatris lancifolia?
Slender blazing star
Where is Liatris lancifolia native to?
Eastern North America
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,