Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monoensis
ID:
750145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brokaw & L.Hufford

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Madroño 58: 57 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749478

Common Names

  • Mentzelia monoensis
  • Mono mentzelia
  • Mono blazing star

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Description

Mentzelia monoensis (also called 'Monoensis Mentzelia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia monoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mentzelia monoensis has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia monoensis is an annual or biennial that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Mentzelia monoensis

Mentzelia monoensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Mentzelia monoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentzelia monoensis?

Mentzelia monoensis

What is the common name of Mentzelia monoensis?

Mono Stickleaf

What is the natural habitat of Mentzelia monoensis?

Tropical moist forests of Central America

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

Larry Hufford (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hufford' in the authors string.
Joshua Michael Brokaw (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brokaw' in the authors string.