Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 57 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371275
Common Names
- Mimulopsis arborescens
- Arborescens Mimulopsis
- Arborescens
Description
Mimulopsis arborescens (also called Arborescent Mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulopsis arborescens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimulopsis arborescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimulopsis arborescens is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Rhizomes can be divided and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Mimulopsis arborescens
Mimulopsis arborescens can be found in China, India, and Nepal.
Mimulopsis arborescens FAQ
What is the common name of Mimulopsis arborescens?
Arborescens mimulopsis
What is the natural habitat of Mimulopsis arborescens?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Mimulopsis arborescens?
Mimulopsis arborescens
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,