Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
1101652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 419 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100990

Common Names

  • Mucronea californica
  • California Mucronea
  • California Star-Flower

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Description

Mucronea californica (also called California Mucronea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a prostrate growth habit and its stems are covered with hairs. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucronea californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucronea californica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucronea californica is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Mucronea californica

Mucronea californica can be found in the western United States.

Species in the Mucronea genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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