Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tenuithyrsus
ID:
1306489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harley

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(4)-9539: 5 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318943



Common Names

  • Oocephalus tenuithyrsus
  • Slender-Thyrsus Oocephalus
  • Slender-Thyrsus Climbing Plant


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Description

Oocephalus tenuithyrsus (also called 'Thin-leaved Mint', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oocephalus tenuithyrsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oocephalus tenuithyrsus is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Oocephalus tenuithyrsus

Oocephalus tenuithyrsus can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Oocephalus tenuithyrsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oocephalus tenuithyrsus?

Oocephalus tenuithyrsus

What type of plant is Oocephalus tenuithyrsus?

Herb

Where is Oocephalus tenuithyrsus found?

South America

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

Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.