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Diplacus aurantiacus  Curtis
Orange Bush Monkeyflower
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

Alternate Names:
JEFMimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
JEFMimulus aurantiacus
JEFMimulus glutinosus
ICPNMimulus aurantiacus
Information about  Diplacus aurantiacus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (DIAU)

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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] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2024).