Conradina canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 295 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921025
Common Names
- Conradina canescens
- Canescens Conradina
- Canescens False Rosemary
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Conradina canescens (also called 'Hoary conradina', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is found in the temperate grasslands of Iran, and is an herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Conradina canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conradina canescens is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Conradina canescens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Conradina canescens
Conradina canescens can be found in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Conradina 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-46659: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.