Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lineariloba
ID:
1236348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 32 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235686



Common Names

  • Mertensia lineariloba
  • Linear-lobed Mertensia
  • Mertensia lineariloba


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Description

Mertensia lineariloba (also called Linear-lobed Mertensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has blue flowers with five petals and a hairy stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia lineariloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Mertensia lineariloba flower is a small, blue, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia lineariloba is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Mertensia lineariloba

Mertensia lineariloba is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Mexico, and Puebla.

Mertensia lineariloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia lineariloba?

Mertensia lineariloba

What is the natural habitat of Mertensia lineariloba?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

What is the conservation status of Mertensia lineariloba?

Least Concern

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,