Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rosulatus
ID:
1140773

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 67(2): 400 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140111



Common Names

  • Mimulicalyx rosulatus
  • Rosulate Mimulicalyx
  • Mimulicalyx


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Description

Mimulicalyx rosulatus (also called Rosulate Mimulicalyx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mimulicalyx rosulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimulicalyx rosulatus is a pale pink color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimulicalyx rosulatus is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mimulicalyx rosulatus

Mimulicalyx rosulatus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Mimulicalyx genus

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

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805854-1: 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].