Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevis
ID:
1415817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fosberg & Artz) Floden

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 11: 308 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428282

Common Names

  • Monarda brevis
  • Short Monarda
  • Brevis Monarda

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Description

Monarda brevis (also called Short monarda, among many other common names) is an annual herb with pink or purple flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Monarda brevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monarda brevis is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda brevis is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Monarda brevis

Monarda brevis can be found in North America.

Monarda brevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monarda brevis?

Monarda brevis

What is the family of Monarda brevis?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Monarda brevis?

Short Monarda

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

Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Aaron J. Floden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Floden' in the authors string.
Lena C. Artz (1891-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Artz' in the authors string.