Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 550 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451637
Common Names
- Mimulus Aquatilis
- Aquatilis Mimulus
- Aquatilis Mimulus
Description
Mimulus aquatilis (also called Water Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. The flowers are yellow with purple spots and have a long, curved spur.
Uses & Benefits
Mimulus aquatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimulus aquatilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimulus aquatilis is a tropical plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a rhizomatous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil that is slightly acidic. It should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mimulus aquatilis
Mimulus aquatilis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Mimulus aquatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimulus aquatilis?
Mimulus aquatilis
What are the common names of Mimulus aquatilis?
Water Mimulus, Water Monkeyflower
What is the natural habitat of Mimulus aquatilis?
It is native to North America and grows in wet, marshy areas.
Species in the Mimulus genus
Mimulus gracilis,
Mimulus orbicularis,
Mimulus strictus,
Mimulus aquatilis,
Mimulus ringens,
Mimulus alatus,
Mimulus angustatus,
Mimulus austiniae,
Mimulus layneae,
Mimulus madagascariensis,
Mimulus subuniflorus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426550-2: 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].