Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
345036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 319 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344368



Common Names

  • Ciliata Blephilia
  • Fringed Blephilia
  • Fringed Hairy-lip


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Synonyms

  • Monarda beckii Eaton [unknown]
  • Monarda ciliata L. [unknown]
  • Blephilia becki Raf. [unknown]
  • Blephilia brevifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Blephilia heterophyla Raf. [unknown]
  • Blephilia pratensis Raf. [unknown]
  • Blephilia ciliata ciliata [unknown]

Description

Blephilia ciliata (also called Downy Wood Mint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Blephilia ciliata is used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blephilia ciliata is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed of Blephilia ciliata is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Blephilia ciliata are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blephilia ciliata is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Blephilia ciliata

Blephilia ciliata is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Blephilia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blephilia ciliata?

Blephilia ciliata

What is the common name of Blephilia ciliata?

Fringed Blephilia

Where is Blephilia ciliata found?

Blephilia ciliata is found in North America.

Species in the Blephilia genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22444: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.