Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.L.Nesom) R.R.Mill ex Holstein & Weigend
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(2): 140 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347630
Description
Mimophytum australe (also called Southern Mimophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Mimophytum australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mimophytum australe has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mimophytum australe is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the plant.
Where to Find Mimophytum australe
Mimophytum australe is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Mimophytum australe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mimophytum australe?
Mimophytum australe
What is the common name of Mimophytum australe?
Southern False Plantain
What is the natural habitat of Mimophytum australe?
Mimophytum australe is found in Mexico, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.
Species in the Mimophytum genus
Mimophytum omphalodoides,
Mimophytum benitomartinezii,
Mimophytum richardsonii,
Mimophytum alienoides,
Mimophytum alienum,
Mimophytum australe,
Mimophytum cardiophyllum,
Mimophytum carranzae,
Mimophytum chiangii,
Mimophytum mexicanum,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,