Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 434 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049839
Common Names
- Mint Trichogonia
- Trichogonia Menthaefolia
- Mint Trichogonia
Synonyms
- Trichogonia menthaefolia menthaefolia [unknown]
- Trichogonia menthaefolia menthaefolia [unknown]
Description
Trichogonia menthaefolia (also called Mint-Leaved Trichogonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in full sun to partial shade. It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Trichogonia menthaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichogonia menthaefolia is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a small, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichogonia menthaefolia is a perennial species of plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Trichogonia menthaefolia
Trichogonia menthaefolia is native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Trichogonia menthaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichogonia menthaefolia?
Trichogonia menthaefolia
What is the family of Trichogonia menthaefolia?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Trichogonia menthaefolia?
South America
Species in the Trichogonia genus
Trichogonia spathulaefolia,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia crenulata,
Trichogonia capitata,
Trichogonia heringeri,
Trichogonia attenuata,
Trichogonia grazielae,
Trichogonia tombadorensis,
Trichogonia laxa,
Trichogonia fiebrigii,
Trichogonia hassleri,
Trichogonia menthaefolia,
Trichogonia spathulifolia,
Trichogonia menthifolia,
Trichogonia phlebodes,
Trichogonia campestris,
Trichogonia arguta,
Trichogonia rhadinocarpa,
Trichogonia chodatii,
Trichogonia cinerea,
Trichogonia hirtiflora,
Trichogonia villosa,
Trichogonia rhodotricha,
Trichogonia santosii,
Trichogonia munhozii,
Trichogonia harleyi,
Trichogonia salviifolia,
Trichogonia eupatorioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,