Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
florifera
ID:
284101

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 310 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283433



Common Names

  • Flowering Mintbush
  • Flowering Prostanthera
  • Flowering Mint Bush


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Description

Prostanthera florifera (also called Flowering Mint Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in wet forests and along streambanks. Its leaves are dark green and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera florifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prostanthera florifera is white or pink, with a short tube and four spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera florifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Prostanthera florifera

Prostanthera florifera can be found in New South Wales, Australia.

Prostanthera florifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prostanthera florifera?

Prostanthera florifera

What is the common name of Prostanthera florifera?

Showy Mintbush

What is the natural habitat of Prostanthera florifera?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathland

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-165719: Based on the initial data import
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.