Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
265969

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 365 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265301

Common Names

  • Ilicifolia Bush Clover
  • Ilicifolia Bush Clover
  • Ilicifolia Flower Bush Clover

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Description

Acanthomintha ilicifolia (also called California Hedge-Nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to California and Oregon in the United States. It is found in chaparral, oak woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthomintha ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acanthomintha ilicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthomintha ilicifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Acanthomintha ilicifolia

Acanthomintha ilicifolia is native to California.

Acanthomintha ilicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthomintha ilicifolia?

Acanthomintha ilicifolia

What type of plant is Acanthomintha ilicifolia?

Herb

Where is Acanthomintha ilicifolia found?

California

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1484: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.