Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 18: 677 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370992
Common Names
- Mimulopsis solmsii
- Solms' Mimulopsis
- Solms' Moss
Synonyms
- Mimulopsis solmsii solmsii [unknown]
Description
Mimulopsis solmsii (also called Solms' Mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulopsis solmsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mimulopsis solmsii are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimulopsis solmsii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Mimulopsis solmsii
Mimulopsis solmsii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in wet areas.
Mimulopsis solmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimulopsis solmsii?
Mimulopsis solmsii
What is the common name of Mimulopsis solmsii?
Solms' Mimulopsis
What is the natural habitat of Mimulopsis solmsii?
Mimulopsis solmsii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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,