Mertensia eastwoodiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eastwoodiae
ID:
1242941
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 49: 18 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242279
Common Names
- Eastwoodiae Mertensia
- Mertensia Eastwoodiae
- Eastwood's Mertensia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mertensia eastwoodiae (also called Eastwood's Bluebells, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mertensia eastwoodiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mertensia eastwoodiae are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mertensia eastwoodiae is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Mertensia eastwoodiae
Mertensia eastwoodiae is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California and Oregon.
Mertensia eastwoodiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mertensia eastwoodiae?
Mertensia eastwoodiae
What is the common name of Mertensia eastwoodiae?
Eastwood's mertensia
What is the habitat of Mertensia eastwoodiae?
Mertensia eastwoodiae is found in open woods, grassy meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Mertensia genus
Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:289784-2: Based on the initial data import