Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mundtii
ID:
1315146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Warb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 29 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327600



Common Names

  • Mundt's Scolopia
  • Scolopia
  • Scolopia mundtii


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Description

Scolopia mundtii (also called Mundt's Scolopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the southwestern United States, and it grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are linear-shaped and have toothed edges.

Uses & Benefits

Scolopia mundtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scolopia mundtii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolopia mundtii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Scolopia mundtii

Scolopia mundtii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Scolopia mundtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scolopia mundtii?

Scolopia mundtii

What is the common name of Scolopia mundtii?

Mundt's Scolopia

What are the uses of Scolopia mundtii?

Scolopia mundtii is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.

Species in the Scolopia genus

Scolopia luzonensis, Scolopia macrophylla, Scolopia nitida, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia germainii, Scolopia heterophylla, Scolopia kermodei, Scolopia novoguineensis, Scolopia spinosa, Scolopia steenisiana, Scolopia rhamniphylla, Scolopia closii, Scolopia crassipes, Scolopia crenata, Scolopia acuminata, Scolopia braunii, Scolopia brownii, Scolopia inappendiculata, Scolopia coriacea, Scolopia taimbarina, Scolopia hazomby, Scolopia erythrocarpa, Scolopia thouvenoti, Scolopia manongarivae, Scolopia flanaganii, Scolopia mundii, Scolopia oreophila, Scolopia stolzii, Scolopia pusilla, Scolopia orientalis, Scolopia meridionalis, Scolopia septentrionalis, Scolopia calcicola, Scolopia spinescens, Scolopia montana, Scolopia madagascariensis, Scolopia theifolia, Scolopia zeyheri, Scolopia chinensis, Scolopia buxifolia, Scolopia saeva, Scolopia lucida, Scolopia maoulidae, Scolopia oldhamii, Scolopia delphinensis, Scolopia mundtii, Scolopia parkinsonii, Scolopia clossiana,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112078-1: Based on the initial data import