Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
alienum
ID:
1335175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray ex Hemsl.) R.R.Mill ex Holstein & Weigend

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(2): 140 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347629





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Description

Mimophytum alienum (also called Alien Mimophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mimophytum alienum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimophytum alienum has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimophytum alienum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the plant.

Where to Find Mimophytum alienum

Mimophytum alienum is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Mimophytum alienum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimophytum alienum?

Mimophytum alienum

What is the common name of Mimophytum alienum?

Alien False Plantain

What is the natural habitat of Mimophytum alienum?

Mimophytum alienum is found in Mexico, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Norbert Holstein (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holstein' in the authors string.