Mimulopsis alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1270495
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Racc. Bot. : 94 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269833
Common Names
- Mimulopsis alpina
- Alpina Mimulopsis
- Alpina's Mimulopsis
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Mimulopsis alpina (also called Alpine Mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a fern native to the mountains of eastern Asia. It grows in moist forests, and is characterized by its small, triangular fronds and its long, thin stems.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulopsis alpina is an ornamental plant that can be used to create a lush, tropical look in gardens. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimulopsis alpina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
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Mimulopsis alpina can be propagated from cuttings or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9.
Where to Find Mimulopsis alpina
Mimulopsis alpina is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Species in the Mimulopsis genus
Mimulopsis madagascariensis, Mimulopsis solmsii, Mimulopsis arborescens, Mimulopsis dasyphylla, Mimulopsis lyalliana, Mimulopsis glandulosa, Mimulopsis speciosa, Mimulopsis catati, Mimulopsis angustata, Mimulopsis hildebrandtii, Mimulopsis excellens, Mimulopsis kilimandscharica, Mimulopsis alpina, Mimulopsis runssorica, Mimulopsis elliotii, Mimulopsis volleseniana, Mimulopsis macrantha, Mimulopsis marronina, Mimulopsis champluvierae,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.