Status:
valid
Authors:
Schmidt-Leb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 98: 52 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836062
Common Names
- Minthostachys rubra
- Rubra Minthostachys
- Rubra
Description
Minthostachys rubra (also called Red False Pennyroyal, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, red flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Minthostachys rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minthostachys rubra is white, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minthostachys rubra is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Minthostachys rubra
Minthostachys rubra is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Minthostachys rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minthostachys rubra?
Minthostachys rubra
What is the common name of Minthostachys rubra?
Red Minthostachys
What is the natural habitat of Minthostachys rubra?
Tropical rainforests
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,