Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Hassl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 348 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450823
Common Names
- Melasma strictum
- Strictum Melasma
- Strict Melasma
Description
Melasma strictum (also called Strict Melasma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melasmataceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist, open habitats such as meadows and streambanks. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to a maximum height of about 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Melasma strictum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melasmataceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melasma strictum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melasma strictum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Melasma strictum
Melasma strictum can be found in moist meadows, streambanks and other wet areas in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Melasma strictum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melasma strictum?
Melasma strictum
What is the common name of Melasma strictum?
Strict Monkeyflower
What is the natural range of Melasma strictum?
Western North America, from British Columbia to California
Species in the Melasma genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:156349-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].