Diplacus pygmaeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeus
ID:
1409184
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.L.Grant) G.L.Nesom
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 30 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421649
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplacus pygmaeus (also called Pygmy monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacus pygmaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplacus pygmaeus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplacus pygmaeus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Diplacus pygmaeus
Diplacus pygmaeus can be found in California.
Diplacus pygmaeus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacus pygmaeus?
Diplacus pygmaeus
What is the family of Diplacus pygmaeus?
Phrymaceae
Where is Diplacus pygmaeus found?
South America
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
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Adele Gerard Lewis Grant (1881-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Grant' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120027-1: 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].