Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bradburiana
ID:
245966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 10: 260 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245298

Common Names

  • Monarda Bradburiana
  • Bradburiana Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Synonyms

  • Monarda amplexicaulis Fisch. ex C.Morren [unknown]
  • Monarda rigida Raf. [unknown]
  • Monarda villosa M.Martens [unknown]

Description

Monarda bradburiana (also called Monarda bradburiana var. bradburiana, 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 bradburiana 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 bradburiana 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 bradburiana can be propagated by division of the clumps in early spring. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade, in moist to dry soils. It is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry.

Where to Find Monarda bradburiana

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

Monarda bradburiana FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda bradburiana?

Monarda bradburiana prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda bradburiana need?

Monarda bradburiana prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda bradburiana?

Monarda bradburiana 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