Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dasyphylla
ID:
371971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 14: 355 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371303



Common Names

  • Mimulopsis dasyphylla
  • Dasyphylla Mimulopsis
  • Dasyphylla


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Description

Mimulopsis dasyphylla (also called Hairy Mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an herbaceous plant, reaching up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mimulopsis dasyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves are used as a vegetable and its fruits are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimulopsis dasyphylla has yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimulopsis dasyphylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully separating the root ball into two or more sections and replanting each section in a separate pot.

Where to Find Mimulopsis dasyphylla

Mimulopsis dasyphylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Mimulopsis dasyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimulopsis dasyphylla?

Mimulopsis dasyphylla

What is the common name of Mimulopsis dasyphylla?

Thick-leaved Mimulopsis

What type of plant is Mimulopsis dasyphylla?

Shrub

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,