Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): 306, t. 105 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019886
Common Names
- Liatris
- Blazing Star
- Button Snakeroot
Synonyms
- Liatris punctata nebraskana Gaiser [unknown]
- Liatris punctata punctata [unknown]
- Lacinaria densispicata Bush [unknown]
- Lacinaria arenicola Bush [unknown]
- Lacinaria punctata Kuntze [unknown]
- Lacinaria punctata punctata [unknown]
- Lacinaria punctata punctata [unknown]
- Liatris densispicata (Bush) Gaiser [unknown]
- Liatris punctata coloradensis (Gaiser) Waterf. [unknown]
- Liatris cylindrica Torr. [unknown]
- Liatris densispicata densispicata [unknown]
- Liatris punctata punctata [unknown]
- Liatris punctata coloradensis Gaiser [unknown]
Description
Liatris punctata (also called the Dotted Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils and open woods. It has a stout stem with narrow leaves that are up to 10 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Liatris punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Liatris punctata var. mexicana Gaiser
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liatris punctata has small, star-shaped purple flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liatris punctata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Liatris punctata
Liatris punctata is native to the southeastern United States, including parts of Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
Liatris punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liatris punctata?
Liatris punctata
What is the common name of Liatris punctata?
Dotted blazing star
What type of plant is Liatris punctata?
Herb
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,