Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Hall
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 75 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043425
Common Names
- Bell's Monoptilon
- Desert Star
- Desertstar
Synonyms
- Eremiastrum bellioides A.Gray [unknown]
- Eremiastrum bellioides bellioides [unknown]
Description
Monoptilon bellioides (also called 'Bell's Monoptilon', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a erect habit and its leaves are ovate and toothed. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monoptilon bellioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Monoptilon bellioides flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monoptilon bellioides is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Monoptilon bellioides
Monoptilon bellioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.
Monoptilon bellioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monoptilon bellioides?
Monoptilon bellioides
What is the common name of Monoptilon bellioides?
Desert star
What is the natural habitat of Monoptilon bellioides?
Deserts of the southwestern United States
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