Status:
valid
Authors:
Tate
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Horn Exped. C. Australia 3: 173 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283483
Common Names
- Schultz Mint Bush
- Schultz Mint Bush
- Prostanthera Schultzii
Synonyms
- Wrixonia schultzii (F.Muell. ex Tate) Carrick [unknown]
Description
Prostanthera schultzii (also called 'Schultz's Mint Bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Prostanthera schultzii is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has fragrant, white to purple flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prostanthera schultzii is a white to pale mauve, with a yellowish throat. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prostanthera schultzii is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Prostanthera schultzii
Prostanthera schultzii is native to New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in moist, sheltered areas.
Prostanthera schultzii FAQ
What is the common name of Prostanthera schultzii?
Schultz's Mintbush
What is the growth habit of Prostanthera schultzii?
It is an upright shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.
What is the flowering period of Prostanthera schultzii?
It flowers from late winter to spring.
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,