Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
provincialis
ID:
24161

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.K.Godfrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 66: 466, fig. 1 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023490

Common Names

  • Liatris Provincialis
  • Provincialis Liatris
  • Liatris Plant

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Description

Liatris provincialis (also called Prairie Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the United States and Canada. It has a single, erect stem and produces a spike of purple flowers. It grows in prairies, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Liatris provincialis is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover or in flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liatris provincialis is a purple, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liatris provincialis is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the root system in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of 2-3 inches.

Where to Find Liatris provincialis

Liatris provincialis is native to the southeastern United States.

Liatris provincialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liatris provincialis?

Liatris provincialis

What is the common name of Liatris provincialis?

Provincial Blazing Star

What is the natural habitat of Liatris provincialis?

Liatris provincialis is found in dry, sandy, or rocky open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

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-122694: Based on the initial data import
Robert Kenneth Godfrey (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Godfrey' in the authors string.