Amsonia hubrichtii
Amsonia hubrictii
Amsonnia hubrichtii, commonly known as Blazing Star, is a striking perennial prized for its fine, needle-like foliage and airy blue blossoms. While primarily used in ornamental landscaping for its dramatic texture, this native species belongs to the Apocynaceae family, offering unique aesthetic value to any medicinal or botanical garden.
- Scientific name: Amsonia hubrichtii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Amsonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amsonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Amsonia hubrichtii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently called blue star or simply by its botanical name, Amsonia hubrichtii, while in Chinese, it is known as 胡氏水甘草 and in Persian, it is called اختر آبی هوبریشت.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | اختر آبی هوبریشت | Wikidata |
| zh | 胡氏水甘草 | Wikidata |
| en | Amsonia hubrictii | Wikidata |
| en | blue star | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited range within the United States. In the North-Central region, its presence is noted in the state of Oklahoma. Moving toward the Southeastern United States, it can also be found in Arkansas. These two states represent the primary areas where the species is naturally distributed. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within these specific southern and central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amsonia hubrichtii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include picrinine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| picrinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |