Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
strictum
ID:
451491

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

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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.

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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 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
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].