Mentzelia integra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Tidestr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 25: 363 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236152
Common Names
- Mentzelia
- Integra
- Mentzelia Integra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mentzelia integra (also called Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to the Dakotas and Texas. It is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. The flowers are yellow and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia integra is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mentzelia integra has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia integra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Mentzelia integra
Mentzelia integra is native to the United States and can be found in the western states.
Mentzelia integra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentzelia integra?
Mentzelia integra
What are the common names of Mentzelia integra?
Integral blazing star
What is the natural habitat of Mentzelia integra?
It is found in deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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-50088115: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Ivar Frederick Tidestrøm (1864-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tidestr.' in the authors string.