Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
451601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 29 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450933



Common Names

  • Mimulus orbicularis
  • Orbicularis Mimulus
  • Mountain Mimulus


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Description

Mimulus orbicularis (also called Round-leaved Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with small, round leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in shallow waters and wet soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mimulus orbicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimulus orbicularis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimulus orbicularis is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mimulus orbicularis

Mimulus orbicularis can be found in the United States, in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Mimulus orbicularis FAQ

What type of plant is Mimulus orbicularis?

Mimulus orbicularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Phrymaceae.

Where is Mimulus orbicularis native to?

Mimulus orbicularis is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Mimulus orbicularis?

Mimulus orbicularis is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806037-1: 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].