Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1323541

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
W. N. Amer. Naturalist 73: 114 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335995



Common Names

  • Mentzelia linearifolia
  • Linearleaf Mentzelia
  • Mentzelia


Searching for Mentzelia linearifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mentzelia linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Mentzelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is a small shrub with an upright growth habit and small, oval leaves. Its flowers are yellow with a black center, and it grows in dry, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mentzelia linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has a number of benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mentzelia linearifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Mentzelia linearifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mentzelia linearifolia is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.

Where to Find Mentzelia linearifolia

Mentzelia linearifolia is found in the mountains of California.

Mentzelia linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentzelia linearifolia?

Mentzelia linearifolia

What is the common name of Mentzelia linearifolia?

Linearifolia Mentzelia

Where is Mentzelia linearifolia native to?

United States

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

Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.