Mimulopsis speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1045057
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 274 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044395
Common Names
- Mimulopsis speciosa
- Mimulopsis
- Showy Mimulopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mimulopsis speciosa (also called Showy Mimulopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist soils, in open or semi-shaded areas, and can reach up to 1 meter in height.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulopsis speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimulopsis speciosa has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round with a black and brown speckled pattern. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Mimulopsis speciosa is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and eastern parts of the country.
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.