Status:
valid
Authors:
Todsen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 819 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374407
Common Names
- Mentzelia Conspicua
- Conspicua Mentzelia
- Mentzelia
Description
Mentzelia conspicua (also called M. conspicua, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mentzelia conspicua is a small yellow flower, the seed is a small, round, dark brown seed, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia conspicua is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Mentzelia conspicua
Mentzelia conspicua can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Mentzelia conspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentzelia conspicua?
Mentzelia conspicua
What is the common name of Mentzelia conspicua?
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What is the habitat of Mentzelia conspicua?
It is found in dry habitats, such as deserts, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
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,