Diplacus aridus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aridus
ID:
650744
Status:
valid
Authors:
Abrams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 32: 540 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650076
Common Names
- Diplacus aridus
- Aridus Diplacus
- Arid Diplacus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplacus aridus (also called Arid Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to California. It has bright yellow tubular flowers and grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacus aridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplacus aridus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green, with thin stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplacus aridus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Diplacus aridus
Diplacus aridus is native to California and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Diplacus aridus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacus aridus?
Diplacus aridus
What is the common name of Diplacus aridus?
Arid Diplacus
Where is Diplacus aridus native to?
South Africa
Species in the Diplacus genus
Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,
Species in the Phrymaceae family
Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,
References
LeRoy Abrams (1874-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abrams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:81392-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].