Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
athertoniana
ID:
1331212

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn & T.C.Wilson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Telopea 14: 3 (2012 publ. 2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343666



Common Names

  • Prostanthera athertoniana
  • Atherton Prostanthera
  • Atherton Prostanthera


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Description

Prostanthera athertoniana (also called Atherton Prostanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera athertoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prostanthera athertoniana has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera athertoniana is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Prostanthera athertoniana

Prostanthera athertoniana is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland.

Prostanthera athertoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prostanthera athertoniana?

Prostanthera athertoniana

What are the common names of Prostanthera athertoniana?

Atherton Mintbush

What is the native range of Prostanthera athertoniana?

Australia

Species in the Prostanthera genus

Prostanthera albiflora, Prostanthera albohirta, Prostanthera althoferi, Prostanthera ammophila, Prostanthera arenicola, Prostanthera aspalathoides, Prostanthera baxteri, Prostanthera behriana, Prostanthera caerulea, Prostanthera calycina, Prostanthera campbellii, Prostanthera canaliculata, Prostanthera carrickiana, Prostanthera centralis, Prostanthera chlorantha, Prostanthera cineolifera, Prostanthera clotteniana, Prostanthera collina, Prostanthera cruciflora, Prostanthera cryptandroides, Prostanthera cuneata, Prostanthera decussata, Prostanthera densa, Prostanthera denticulata, Prostanthera discolor, Prostanthera eckersleyana, Prostanthera eriocalyx, Prostanthera eurybioides, Prostanthera florifera, Prostanthera galbraithiae, Prostanthera granitica, Prostanthera grylloana, Prostanthera hirtula, Prostanthera howelliae, Prostanthera incana, Prostanthera incisa, Prostanthera incurvata, Prostanthera lanceolata, Prostanthera laricoides, Prostanthera lasianthos, Prostanthera linearis, Prostanthera lithospermoides, Prostanthera magnifica, Prostanthera marifolia, Prostanthera megacalyx, Prostanthera melissifolia, Prostanthera microphylla, Prostanthera monticola, Prostanthera nanophylla, Prostanthera nivea,

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

Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Trevor C. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Wilson' in the authors string.