Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflorus
ID:
650769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 1: 139 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650101

Common Names

  • Longiflorus Monkey Flower
  • Longiflorus Mimulus
  • Longiflorus Diplacus

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Synonyms

  • Mimulus longiflorus longiflorus [unknown]
  • Mimulus longiflorus longiflorus [unknown]

Description

Diplacus longiflorus (also called Long-Flowered 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 longiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplacus longiflorus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplacus longiflorus 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 longiflorus

Diplacus longiflorus is native to California and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Diplacus longiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplacus longiflorus?

Diplacus longiflorus

What is the common name of Diplacus longiflorus?

Long-flowered Diplacus

Where is Diplacus longiflorus native to?

South Africa

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802124-1: 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].