Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isolata
ID:
1074228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 6: 322 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073566



Common Names

  • Mentzelia isolata
  • Isolated Stickleaf
  • Isolated Blazing Star


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Description

Mentzelia isolata (also called Isolated Blazingstar, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia isolata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentzelia isolata is a yellow, five-petalled flower with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with yellow flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia isolata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be rooted in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Mentzelia isolata

Mentzelia isolata is native to North America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

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,

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