Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
904481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Wooton & Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 168 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903816

Common Names

  • Agastache micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Agastache
  • Small-Flowered Giant Hyssop

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Description

Agastache micrantha (also called small-flowered agastache, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a erect habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in wet and dry areas, in pastures, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agastache micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agastache micrantha var. micrantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agastache micrantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agastache micrantha is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Agastache micrantha

Agastache micrantha is native to Central and South America.

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-4467: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.