Mimulopsis excellens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excellens
ID:
1045956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 295 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045294
Common Names
- Mimulopsis excellens
- Excellent Mimulopsis
- Excellent False Daisy
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Mimulopsis excellens (also called Excellent mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulopsis excellens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimulopsis excellens has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Mimulopsis excellens is a tropical perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Mimulopsis excellens
Mimulopsis excellens is native to tropical Africa.
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
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.