Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didyma
ID:
245984

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 22 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245316

Common Names

  • Monarda Didyma
  • Didyma Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Synonyms

  • Monarda coccinea Michx. [unknown]
  • Monarda contorta Marr. [unknown]
  • Monarda didyma angustifolia Torr. [unknown]
  • Monarda didynama Stokes [unknown]
  • Monarda kalmiana Pursh [unknown]
  • Monarda oswegoensis Bartram [unknown]
  • Monarda purpurascens Wender. [unknown]
  • Monarda purpurea Lam. [unknown]

Description

Monarda didyma (also called Monarda didyma var. didyma, 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 didyma 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 didyma has bright red, pink, purple, or white flowers with a showy display of stamens. The flowers are arranged in dense, terminal heads. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda didyma is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 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 didyma

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

Monarda didyma FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda didyma?

Monarda didyma prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda didyma need?

Monarda didyma prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda didyma?

Monarda didyma 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