Liatris spicata
Dense blazing star
Liatris spicata, commonly known as Blazing Star, is a striking perennial wildflower native to North American prairies. Renowned for its vibrant, purple spiked blooms, this resilient plant plays a vital role in supporting pollinators. Traditionally, it has been utilized in herbal medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Liatris spicata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Liatris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Liatris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Liatris spicata, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Prachtscharte, while in Danish, it goes by the name Langakset Pragtskær. It is known as noropunatähkä in Finnish and is called リアトリス in Japanese. Additionally, in Nynorsk, it is identified as Akssøyleblom.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Prachtscharte | Wikidata |
| da | Langakset Pragtskær | Wikidata |
| fi | noropunatähkä | Wikidata |
| ja | リアトリス | Wikidata |
| nn | Akssøyleblom | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosenstav | Wikidata |
| ru | лиатрис колосистая | Wikidata |
| cs | šuškarda klasnatá | Wikidata |
| sk | liatra klasnatá | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛇鞭菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the borders of Norway. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is commonly found in Austria, Germany, and Poland. Additionally, its habitat extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the varied geographical reach of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
Chemicals
Liatris spicata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |