Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Mimulus L. [565]

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genus_en: Monkey flower, Musk

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Phrymaceae

family_ja: ハエドクソウ

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distribution_en: S.Africa, Asia, America

description_en: Genus of about 150 species of annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs found in southern Africa, Asia, Australia, and North, Central, and South America, usually occurring in damp areas but sometimes found in chaparral or deserts. The opposite, entire or toothed leaves are linear to nearly rounded, and mostly pale to dark green. Snapdragon-like, 5-lobed, 2-lipped, tubular or trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers, often heavily spotted in contrasting colours, are borne from spring to autumn on upright stems, either in the axils or in spike-like racemes. The smaller species and cultivars are suitable for a damp pocket in a rock garden; grow most of the larger ones in a damp border or bog garden. Use the shrubs in a warm border. In frost-prone areas, grow the tender perennials in a cold greenhouse or as bedding annuals, and the tender shrubs in a cool greenhouse or conservatory.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed of hardy species and variants in containers in a cold frame in autumn or early spring; sow seed of tender ones at 6-12°C (43-54°F) in spring; plant out after danger of frost has passed. Divide perennials in spring. Root softwood cuttings in early summer, and semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs in midsummer.

pests_en: Slugs and snails may cause damage. Young plants are susceptible to powdery mildew.

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comment:

comment_ja: ミゾホウズキ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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