Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jáv.) O.Schwarz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Thüring. Bot. Ges. 1: 113 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751173
Common Names
- Calamintha Brauneana
- Brauneana Calamintha
- Calamintha Brauneana Plant
Description
Calamintha brauneana (also called Calamintha, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calamintha brauneana is used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamintha brauneana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Calamintha brauneana is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Calamintha brauneana are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamintha brauneana is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Calamintha brauneana
Calamintha brauneana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Calamintha brauneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamintha brauneana?
Calamintha brauneana
What is the common name of Calamintha brauneana?
Brauneana Calamint
Where is Calamintha brauneana native to?
Eastern Europe
Species in the Calamintha genus
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,