Diplacus stellatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellatus
ID:
650780
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellogg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 18 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650112
Common Names
- Stellatus Monkey Flower
- Stellatus Mimulus
- Stellatus Diplacus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplacus stellatus (also called Star Monkey Flower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow 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 stellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplacus stellatus has white 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 stellatus 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 stellatus
Diplacus stellatus is native to California. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Diplacus stellatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacus stellatus?
Diplacus stellatus
What is the common name of Diplacus stellatus?
Star Monkeyflower
What is the natural habitat of Diplacus stellatus?
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
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:81416-2: 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].