Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
1074325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 103 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073663

Common Names

  • Similar Blazing Star
  • Affinis Blazing Star
  • Mentzelia affinis

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Description

Mentzelia affinis (also called Affinis Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick, succulent stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and covered with white hairs. It is found in dry and open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia affinis has been used for medicinal purposes, including to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentzelia affinis is yellow with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia affinis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune regularly to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mentzelia affinis

Mentzelia affinis is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Species in the Mentzelia genus

Mentzelia conspicua, Mentzelia aspera, Mentzelia jonesii, Mentzelia pattersonii, Mentzelia todiltoensis, Mentzelia angurate, Mentzelia sericea, Mentzelia hualapaiensis, Mentzelia monoensis, Mentzelia sivinskii, Mentzelia filifolia, Mentzelia holmgreniorum, Mentzelia paradoxensis, Mentzelia gypsophila, Mentzelia flumensevera, Mentzelia librina, Mentzelia uintahensis, Mentzelia procera, Mentzelia lagarosa, Mentzelia decapetala, Mentzelia asperula, Mentzelia isolata, Mentzelia lindheimeri, Mentzelia mexicana, Mentzelia multiflora, Mentzelia oligosperma, Mentzelia pachyrhiza, Mentzelia saxicola, Mentzelia albescens, Mentzelia parvifolia, Mentzelia pinnatifida, Mentzelia texana, Mentzelia hispida, Mentzelia scabra, Mentzelia affinis, Mentzelia argillosa, Mentzelia chrysantha, Mentzelia congesta, Mentzelia crocea, Mentzelia densa, Mentzelia desertorum, Mentzelia dispersa, Mentzelia eremophila, Mentzelia floridana, Mentzelia gracilenta, Mentzelia hirsutissima, Mentzelia humilis, Mentzelia incisa, Mentzelia involucrata, Mentzelia laciniata,

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

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