Dicerandra linearifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
943422
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elliott) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 243 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942760
Common Names
- Linearleaf Scrub Mint
- Dicerandra Linearifolia
- Florida Scrub Mint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicerandra linearifolia (also called 'Threatened Balm', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dicerandra linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dicerandra linearifolia var. linearifoliaDicerandra linearifolia var. robustior Huck
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dicerandra linearifolia are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Dicerandra linearifolia is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Dicerandra linearifolia
Dicerandra linearifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy habitats.
Species in the Dicerandra 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-61147: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.