Mentzelia lagarosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.H.Thorne) J.J.Schenk & L.Hufford
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Madroño 57: 247 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041227
Common Names
- Mentzelia lagarosa
- Lagarosa's Mentzelia
- Lagarosa Mentzelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mentzelia lagarosa (also called Blazing Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia lagarosa is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mentzelia lagarosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a few short hairs on the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia lagarosa is a drought-tolerant perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Mentzelia lagarosa
Mentzelia lagarosa is native to tropical regions of 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-100372106: Based on the initial data import
Kaye Hugie Thorne (1939-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.H.Thorne' in the authors string.
John J. Schenk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Schenk' in the authors string.
Larry Hufford (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Hufford' in the authors string.