Mentzelia aspera
Tropical Blazingstar, Tropical Stickleaf
Also known as: Acrolasia squalida Hook.fil. +9 more
- Acrolasia squalida Hook.fil.
- Mentzelia aspera var. canescens Andersson
- Mentzelia aspera var. lobata Andersson
- Mentzelia aspera var. virescens Andersson
- Mentzelia corumbaensis Hoehne
- Mentzelia fragilis Huber
- Mentzelia pedicellata C.Presl
- Mentzelia propinqua F.Aresch.
- Mentzelia triloba Ruiz & Pav.
- Mentzelia triloba Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A.López
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Loasaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Mentzelia aspera (commonly known as Tropical Blazingstar or Tropical Stickleaf) is an annual within the Loasaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Aruba, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Verde