Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subuniflorus
ID:
1240128

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Jeps.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. xi. 508 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239466



Common Names

  • Mimulus
  • One-flowered Monkeyflower
  • Coralito


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Description

Mimulus subuniflorus (also called Mimulus subuniflorus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mimulus subuniflorus is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mimulus subuniflorus is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimulus subuniflorus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Mimulus subuniflorus

Mimulus subuniflorus is found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50102648: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.