Calflora Taxon Report
Diplacus aurantiacus  Curtis
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Diplacus aurantiacus is a shrub that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Genus: Diplacus
Family: Phrymaceae  
(Scrophulariaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot
Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Habitat: coastal, disturbed

Communities: Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Closed-cone Pine Forest, Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFMimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
JEFMimulus aurantiacus
JEFMimulus glutinosus
OTHERMimulus aurantiacus
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[wikipedia] Host plant for butterfly larvae, Native American medicinal plant: Diplacus aurantiacus is an important host plant for the larvae of the common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) and the variable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona),[6] despite a phenolic resin in the leaves which deter its feeding.[7] This resin also helps the plant retain water in dry environments.[7] Traditional Native American medical plant The Miwok and Pomo Native Americans used the plant to treat minor ailments such as sores, burns, diarrhea, and eye irritation. They used the colorful flowers for decorative purposes.[10] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Learn more about Diplacus aurantiacus: Diplacus aurantiacus Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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