Mentzelia goodrichii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thorne & S.L.Welsh
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 95(883–884): 407 (1993).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229282
Common Names
- Mentzelia
- Blazing Star
- Stickleaf
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Mentzelia goodrichii (also called 'Goodrich's Mentzelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open habitats. It has an upright habit and is an annual with lobed, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia goodrichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mentzelia goodrichii has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia goodrichii is a desert plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored closely.
Where to Find Mentzelia goodrichii
Mentzelia goodrichii is native to tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Mentzelia goodrichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentzelia goodrichii?
Mentzelia goodrichii
What is the common name of Mentzelia goodrichii?
Goodrich's Blazing Star
What is the natural habitat of Mentzelia goodrichii?
Mentzelia goodrichii is found in dry, open areas
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50059962: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Robert Folger Thorne (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thorne' in the authors string.