Cunila crenata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Peña & Tenorio
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 68(1): 2 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933510
Common Names
- Cunila crenata
- Crenate Cunila
- Crenate Dittany
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cunila crenata (also called Crenate Dittany, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It is a member of the Lamiaceae family and grows to a height of up to 0.6 m. It has a woody rootstock and lanceolate leaves that are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cunila crenata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicines, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cunila crenata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cunila crenata is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cunila crenata
Cunila crenata can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Cunila genus
Cunila leucantha, Cunila angustifolia, Cunila crenata, Cunila fasciculata, Cunila galioides, Cunila incana, Cunila incisa, Cunila lythrifolia, Cunila menthiformis, Cunila menthoides, Cunila microcephala, Cunila origanoides, Cunila platyphylla, Cunila polyantha, Cunila pycnantha, Cunila ramamoorthiana, Cunila spicata, Cunila tenuifolia, Cunila jaliscana,
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-52308: Based on the initial data import
Maru R. García-Peña (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Peña' in the authors string.
Pedro Tenorio Lezama (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tenorio' in the authors string.