Blephilia subnuda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Simmers & Kral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 94: 2 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344456
Common Names
- Subnude Blephilia
- Subnude Fox Blephilia
- Subnude Wood Blephilia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blephilia subnuda (also called Smooth 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 subnuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blephilia subnuda has small, white flowers, which are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and egg-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Blephilia subnuda can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Blephilia subnuda
Blephilia subnuda can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in North America.
Blephilia subnuda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blephilia subnuda?
Blephilia subnuda
What is the common name of Blephilia subnuda?
Downy wood mint
What type of plant is Blephilia subnuda?
Perennial herbaceous plant
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-22452: Based on the initial data import
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
Richard W. Simmers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simmers' in the authors string.