Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clinopodioides
ID:
245977

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 375 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245309

Common Names

  • Monarda Clinopodioides
  • Clinopodioides Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Synonyms

  • Monarda aristata Hook. [unknown]

Description

Monarda clinopodioides (also called Monarda clinopodioides var. clinopodioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monarda clinopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monarda clinopodioides has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda clinopodioides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Monarda clinopodioides

Monarda clinopodioides is native to the United States and is found in dry prairies and open woods.

Monarda clinopodioides FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda clinopodioides?

Monarda clinopodioides prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda clinopodioides need?

Monarda clinopodioides prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda clinopodioides?

Monarda clinopodioides prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-129171: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.