Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hindii
ID:
802377

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 234 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801711



Common Names

  • Prostanthera
  • Hindii
  • Prostanthera Hindii


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Description

Prostanthera hindii (also called Hind's Prostanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera hindii is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and water gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. The plant is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prostanthera hindii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera hindii is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Prostanthera hindii

Prostanthera hindii is native to tropical America, especially in Mexico and Central America.

Prostanthera hindii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prostanthera hindii?

Prostanthera hindii

What is the common name of Prostanthera hindii?

Hind's Mintbush

What is the habitat of Prostanthera hindii?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and other wet habitats

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-340096: Based on the initial data import
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.