Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tallowa
ID:
1324476

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn & T.C.Wilson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Telopea 14: 5 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336930



Common Names

  • Prostanthera Tallowa
  • Tallowa
  • Prostanthera


Searching for Prostanthera tallowa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prostanthera tallowa (also called Tallow Mintbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, bushy habit. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera tallowa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prostanthera tallowa are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Prostanthera tallowa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera tallowa is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Prostanthera tallowa

Prostanthera tallowa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

Prostanthera tallowa FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Prostanthera tallowa?

Prostanthera tallowa prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What are the blooming times for Prostanthera tallowa?

Prostanthera tallowa blooms in late spring and early summer.

What is the average size of Prostanthera tallowa?

Prostanthera tallowa typically grows to be 1-2 feet tall and wide.

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

Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Trevor C. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Wilson' in the authors string.