Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
375096

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 516 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374428



Common Names

  • Aspera Blazing Star
  • Rough Blazing Star
  • Rough Stickleaf


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Synonyms

  • Acrolasia squalida Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Mentzelia pedicellata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Mentzelia triloba Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Mentzelia aspera canescens Andersson [unknown]
  • Mentzelia aspera virescens Andersson [unknown]
  • Mentzelia aspera lobata Andersson [unknown]
  • Mentzelia propinqua F.Aresch. [unknown]
  • Mentzelia fragilis Huber [unknown]

Description

Mentzelia aspera (also called M. aspera, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia aspera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mentzelia aspera has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. Its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia aspera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mentzelia aspera

Mentzelia aspera can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Mentzelia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentzelia aspera?

Mentzelia aspera

What is the common name of Mentzelia aspera?

Rough Blazingstar

What is the habitat of Mentzelia aspera?

It is found in dry habitats, such as deserts, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

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