Status:
valid
Authors:
Reveal
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 27: 763 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266851
Common Names
- Mentzelia rhizomata
- Rhizomata Mentzelia
- Rooted Mentzelia
Uses & Benefits
Mentzelia rhizomata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mentzelia rhizomata has yellow flowers with orange centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mentzelia rhizomata is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rootball into smaller sections and replant each section in a separate pot. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a 3-4 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it develops roots.
Where to Find Mentzelia rhizomata
Mentzelia rhizomata can be found in the Great Basin Desert in the western United States.
Mentzelia rhizomata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentzelia rhizomata?
Mentzelia rhizomata
What are the common names of Mentzelia rhizomata?
Rhizomatous mentzelia, Rhizomatous blazing star
What is the natural habitat of Mentzelia rhizomata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,