Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bartlettii
ID:
245963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 208 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245295

Common Names

  • Monarda Bartlettii
  • Bartlettii Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Synonyms

  • Monarda dressleri Scora [unknown]
  • Monarda malloryi Gilly [unknown]

Description

Monarda bartlettii (also called Monarda bartlettii var. bartlettii, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monarda bartlettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monarda bartlettii has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda bartlettii is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Monarda bartlettii

Monarda bartlettii is native to the United States and is found in dry prairies and open woods.

Monarda bartlettii FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda bartlettii?

Monarda bartlettii prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda bartlettii need?

Monarda bartlettii prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda bartlettii?

Monarda bartlettii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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