Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
elisabethae
ID:
1332916

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 17: 414 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345370



Common Names

  • Elisabeth's Mintbush
  • Prostanthera elisabethae
  • Elizabeth's Mintbush


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Description

Prostanthera elisabethae (also called Elisabeth's Mintbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera elisabethae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prostanthera elisabethae has yellow and white flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera elisabethae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Prostanthera elisabethae

Prostanthera elisabethae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Prostanthera elisabethae FAQ

What is the common name of Prostanthera elisabethae?

Elisabeth's Prostanthera

What is the scientific name of Elisabeth's Prostanthera?

Prostanthera elisabethae

What is the natural habitat of Prostanthera elisabethae?

Rainforests of 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.