Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 8: 386 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245425
Common Names
- Monardella breweri
- Brewer's Monardella
- Monardella
Synonyms
- Madronella breweri Greene [unknown]
- Monardella elmeri Abrams [unknown]
Description
Monardella breweri (also called Brewer's Monardella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monardella breweri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in landscaping, as it can provide a lush, green backdrop to other plants. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monardella breweri sub. glandulifera (I.M.Johnst.) Elvin
Monardella breweri sub. lanceolata (A.Gray) A.C.Sanders & Elvin
Monardella breweri sub. microcephala (A.Gray) Elvin & A.C.Sanders
Monardella breweri sub. breweri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monardella breweri has small, white to pink flowers that are arranged in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monardella breweri 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 Monardella breweri
Monardella breweri is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.
Monardella breweri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monardella breweri?
Monardella breweri
What type of plant is Monardella breweri?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Monardella breweri grow?
It is native to western North America
Species in the Monardella genus
Monardella arizonica,
Monardella australis,
Monardella beneolens,
Monardella breweri,
Monardella candicans,
Monardella douglasii,
Monardella exilis,
Monardella follettii,
Monardella hypoleuca,
Monardella lagunensis,
Monardella leucocephala,
Monardella linoides,
Monardella macrantha,
Monardella nana,
Monardella odoratissima,
Monardella palmeri,
Monardella pringlei,
Monardella purpurea,
Monardella robinsonii,
Monardella saxicola,
Monardella sheltonii,
Monardella siskiyouensis,
Monardella stebbinsii,
Monardella subglabra,
Monardella thymifolia,
Monardella undulata,
Monardella villosa,
Monardella viminea,
Monardella viridis,
Monardella stoneana,
Monardella eremicola,
Monardella mojavensis,
Monardella sinuata,
Monardella venosa,
Monardella boydii,
Monardella eplingii,
Monardella angustifolia,
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,