Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bellioides
ID:
44096

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.Hall

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 75 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043425



Common Names

  • Bell's Monoptilon
  • Desert Star
  • Desertstar


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Synonyms

  • Eremiastrum bellioides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eremiastrum bellioides bellioides [unknown]

Description

Monoptilon bellioides (also called 'Bell's Monoptilon', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a erect habit and its leaves are ovate and toothed. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monoptilon bellioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Monoptilon bellioides flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoptilon bellioides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Monoptilon bellioides

Monoptilon bellioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.

Monoptilon bellioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoptilon bellioides?

Monoptilon bellioides

What is the common name of Monoptilon bellioides?

Desert star

What is the natural habitat of Monoptilon bellioides?

Deserts of the southwestern United States

Species in the Monoptilon genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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