Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
934196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 7: 139 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933534



Common Names

  • Cunila platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Cunila
  • Platyphylla Dittany


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Description

Cunila platyphylla (also called Broadleaf Dittany, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has small, white flowers and leaves that are opposite and toothed.

Uses & Benefits

Cunila platyphylla 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 platyphylla 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 platyphylla is a shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be rooted in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Cunila platyphylla

Cunila platyphylla 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-52330: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.