Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1037206

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 200: 181 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036544

Common Names

  • Menkea lutea
  • Lutea Menkea
  • Yellow Menkea

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Uses & Benefits

Menkea lutea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Menkea lutea is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menkea lutea is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It should be sown in late spring or early summer and will flower from late summer to early autumn. It is best to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. It can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Menkea lutea

Menkea lutea is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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