Species:
austroappalachiana
Status:
valid
Authors:
Floden
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-28: 2 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342411
Common Names
- Monarda austroappalachiana
- Austroappalachiana Monarda
- Monarda
Description
Monarda austroappalachiana (also called 'Austroappalachian Monarda', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monarda austroappalachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monarda austroappalachiana is a small, pink, tubular flower with a short, curved beak. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monarda austroappalachiana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Monarda austroappalachiana
Monarda austroappalachiana is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
Monarda austroappalachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monarda austroappalachiana?
Monarda austroappalachiana
What type of plant is Monarda austroappalachiana?
It is an herb
Where is Monarda austroappalachiana found?
It is found in the Appalachian Mountains
Species in the Monarda genus
Monarda bartlettii,
Monarda bradburiana,
Monarda citriodora,
Monarda clinopodia,
Monarda clinopodioides,
Monarda didyma,
Monarda eplingiana,
Monarda fistulosa,
Monarda fruticulosa,
Monarda lindheimeri,
Monarda maritima,
Monarda media,
Monarda medioides,
Monarda pectinata,
Monarda pringlei,
Monarda punctata,
Monarda russeliana,
Monarda stanfieldii,
Monarda viridissima,
Monarda humilis,
Monarda luteola,
Monarda russeliana,
Monarda bradburiana,
Monarda austroappalachiana,
Monarda brevis,
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
Aaron J. Floden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Floden' in the authors string.