Prospero corsicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
810507
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boullu) J.-M.Tison
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Candollea 61: 100 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809841
Common Names
- Prospero corsicum
- Corsicum Prospero
- Prospero
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prospero corsicum (also called Corsican Mint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Corsica and Sardinia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Prospero corsicum is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also known to be a good air purifier, and its leaves can be used to make thatch roofs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prospero corsicum is a small, white, fragrant flower with a short, curved labellum. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prospero corsicum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. For division, the plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and each section should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Prospero corsicum
Prospero corsicum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in Italy, France, Spain, and Greece.
Prospero corsicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prospero corsicum?
Prospero corsicum
What is the common name of Prospero corsicum?
Corsican mint
Where does Prospero corsicum grow?
It is found in Corsica, France
Species in the Prospero genus
Prospero battagliae, Prospero hierapytnense, Prospero depressum, Prospero idaeum, Prospero minimum, Prospero rhadamanthi, Prospero elisae, Prospero paratethycum, Prospero talosii, Prospero autumnale, Prospero hanburii, Prospero fallax, Prospero obtusifolium, Prospero corsicum, Prospero hierae, Prospero seisumsiana, Prospero cudidaghense, Prospero seisumsianum,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
Jean-Marc Tison (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-M.Tison' in the authors string.
Antoine Étienne Boullu (1813-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boullu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076748-1: Based on the initial data import