Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
1074335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 532 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073673



Common Names

  • Florida Blazing Star
  • Floridana Blazing Star
  • Mentzelia floridana


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Description

Mentzelia floridana (also called Florida Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a thick, succulent stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and covered with white hairs. It is found in dry and open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia floridana has been used for medicinal purposes, including to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mentzelia floridana has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. Its seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia floridana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune regularly to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mentzelia floridana

Mentzelia floridana is found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-18900210: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.