Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
benitomartinezii
ID:
744928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez-Calix & Pat.-Sicil.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 87: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744261



Common Names

  • Mimophytum Benitomartinezii
  • Benito Martinez Mimophytum
  • Benito Martinez Mimophytum


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Description

Mimophytum benitomartinezii (also called 'Benitomartinezii', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mimophytum benitomartinezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimophytum benitomartinezii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimophytum benitomartinezii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Mimophytum benitomartinezii

Mimophytum benitomartinezii is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Mimophytum benitomartinezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimophytum benitomartinezii?

Mimophytum benitomartinezii

What is the common name of Mimophytum benitomartinezii?

Benito Martinez mimophytum

What is the natural habitat of Mimophytum benitomartinezii?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Emmanuel Pérez-Calix (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Calix' in the authors string.
Alfredo Patiño-Siciliano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pat.-Sicil.' in the authors string.