Status:
valid
Authors:
T.C.Wilson & B.J.Conn
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 259 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343692
Common Names
- Prostanthera Spathulata
- Spathulate Prostanthera
- Spathulata Prostanthera
Description
Prostanthera spathulata (also called Spathulate Mintbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of white, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Prostanthera spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prostanthera spathulata is a white to pale mauve, tubular flower with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prostanthera spathulata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.
Where to Find Prostanthera spathulata
Prostanthera spathulata can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania in Australia.
Prostanthera spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prostanthera spathulata?
Prostanthera spathulata
What is the common name of Prostanthera spathulata?
Spathulata Prostanthera
What is the natural habitat of Prostanthera spathulata?
Mountain forests
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
Trevor C. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Wilson' in the authors string.