Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
striatiflora
ID:
284164

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 425 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283496



Common Names

  • Striate-flowered Mint Bush
  • Striate-flowered Mint Bush
  • Prostanthera Striatiflora


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Synonyms

  • Prostanthera sullivaniae F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Prostanthera striatiflora sericea Benth. [unknown]

Description

Prostanthera striatiflora (also called Striate Mint-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has small, aromatic leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera striatiflora is an evergreen shrub with fragrant, white or pink flowers. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea, and the essential oils of the plant can be used for aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prostanthera striatiflora is a white to pale mauve, with a yellowish throat. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera striatiflora is a hardy shrub that grows best in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prostanthera striatiflora

Prostanthera striatiflora is native to New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in moist, sheltered areas.

Prostanthera striatiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prostanthera striatiflora?

Prostanthera striatiflora

What type of plant is Prostanthera striatiflora?

It is a shrub

Where is Prostanthera striatiflora native to?

It is native to 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,

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