Monarda eplingiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 208 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245323
Common Names
- Monarda Eplingiana
- Eplingiana Monarda
- Monarda Monarda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monarda eplingiana (also called Epling's Beebalm, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monarda eplingiana 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 eplingiana has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monarda eplingiana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Monarda eplingiana
Monarda eplingiana is native to the United States and is found in dry prairies and open woods.
Monarda eplingiana FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda eplingiana?
Monarda eplingiana prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
What type of sunlight does Monarda eplingiana need?
Monarda eplingiana prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the optimal temperature for Monarda eplingiana?
Monarda eplingiana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129184: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.