Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
245442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 167 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244774



Common Names

  • Verticillata Minthostachys
  • Andean Minthostachys
  • Mintbush Minthostachys


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Synonyms

  • Xenopoma verticillatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bystropogon kuntzeanum Briq. [unknown]
  • Minthostachys verticillata eupatorioides Epling [unknown]

Description

Minthostachys verticillata (also called Whorled Minthostachys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its bark is grey-brown in colour. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.

Uses & Benefits

Minthostachys verticillata is used for its ornamental value and to make traditional medicines. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. The flowers are also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Minthostachys verticillata is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minthostachys verticillata is a species of shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Minthostachys verticillata

Minthostachys verticillata is native to South America.

Minthostachys verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minthostachys verticillata?

Minthostachys verticillata

What is the common name of Minthostachys verticillata?

Whorled Minthostachys

What is the native range of Minthostachys verticillata?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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-128642: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.