Diplacus puniceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puniceus
ID:
650775
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 1: 137 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650107
Common Names
- Puniceus Monkey Flower
- Puniceus Mimulus
- Puniceus Diplacus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplacus puniceus (also called Red Monkey Flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright red flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacus puniceus 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 puniceus has bright red 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 puniceus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Diplacus puniceus
Diplacus puniceus is native to California and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Diplacus puniceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacus puniceus?
Diplacus puniceus
What is the common name of Diplacus puniceus?
Scarlet Monkeyflower
What is the natural habitat of Diplacus puniceus?
Dry deciduous forests in California
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
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802126-1: 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].