Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
solmsii
ID:
371660

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


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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.

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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 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

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.