Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisa
ID:
934183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 361 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933521



Common Names

  • Cunila incisa
  • Incised Cunila
  • Incised Dittany


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Description

Cunila incisa (also called Dittany, American Dittany, or False Dittany, among many other common names) is an aromatic herb native to the eastern United States. It grows to a height of about 1 foot and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Cunila incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cunila incisa is small, white and tubular. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cunila incisa 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 incisa

Cunila incisa can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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-52318: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.