Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Griseb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 235 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244767
Common Names
- Mollis Minthostachys
- Andean Minthostachys
- Mintbush Minthostachys
Synonyms
- Mentha mollis (Kunth) Benth. [unknown]
- Bystropogon mollis Kunth [unknown]
Description
Minthostachys mollis (also called Soft Minthostachys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its bark is grey-brown in colour. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.
Uses & Benefits
Minthostachys mollis is used for its ornamental value and to make traditional medicines. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. The flowers are also used in traditional medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Minthostachys mollis var. mollis
Minthostachys mollis var. mandoniana (Briq.) Schmidt-Leb.
Minthostachys mollis var. hybrida Schmidt-Leb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minthostachys mollis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minthostachys mollis is a species of shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Minthostachys mollis
Minthostachys mollis is native to South America.
Minthostachys mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minthostachys mollis?
Minthostachys mollis
What is the common name of Minthostachys mollis?
Soft Minthostachys
What is the native range of Minthostachys mollis?
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Species in the Minthostachys genus
Minthostachys acutifolia,
Minthostachys andina,
Minthostachys diffusa,
Minthostachys glabrescens,
Minthostachys mollis,
Minthostachys ovata,
Minthostachys salicifolia,
Minthostachys setosa,
Minthostachys spicata,
Minthostachys verticillata,
Minthostachys acris,
Minthostachys elongata,
Minthostachys latifolia,
Minthostachys septentrionalis,
Minthostachys fusca,
Minthostachys dimorpha,
Minthostachys rubra,
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,