Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mandoniana
ID:
1070348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 167 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069686



Common Names

  • Bystropogon mandoniana
  • Mandon's Bystropogon
  • Mandon's False-Foxglove


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Description

Bystropogon mandoniana (also called Mandon's Bystropogon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has opposite, lanceolate leaves that are 2-6 cm long and 0.5-2 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Bystropogon mandoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bystropogon mandoniana is small, white, and tubular. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bystropogon mandoniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Bystropogon mandoniana

Bystropogon mandoniana is native to the Amazon biome in Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima.

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 tro-17601995: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.