Mentzelia inyoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Thomps. & Prigge
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Madroño 15: 379 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276154
Common Names
- Mentzelia inyoensis
- Inyo Mentzelia
- Inyo Blazing Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mentzelia inyoensis (also called Inyo Mentzelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia inyoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mentzelia inyoensis has yellow flowers with a purple spot at the base of each petal. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and two pairs of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia inyoensis is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Mentzelia inyoensis
Mentzelia inyoensis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Mentzelia inyoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentzelia inyoensis?
Mentzelia inyoensis
What is the natural habitat of Mentzelia inyoensis?
Tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests
What are the common names of Mentzelia inyoensis?
Inyo Blazingstar
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-50286793: Based on the initial data import
Henry Joseph Thompson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Thomps.' in the authors string.
Barry A. Prigge (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prigge' in the authors string.