Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
fusca
ID:
836721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schmidt-Leb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 98: 20 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836056



Common Names

  • Fusca Minthostachys
  • Minthostachys Fusca
  • Minthostachys


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Description

Minthostachys fusca (also called False Pennyroyal, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Minthostachys fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Minthostachys fusca is white, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minthostachys fusca is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Minthostachys fusca

Minthostachys fusca is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Minthostachys fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minthostachys fusca?

Minthostachys fusca

What is the common name of Minthostachys fusca?

Brown Minthostachys

What is the natural habitat of Minthostachys fusca?

Tropical rainforests

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