Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eplingii
ID:
1317099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elvin, A.C.Sanders & J.L.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Madroño 60: 47 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329553

Common Names

  • Eplingii
  • Monardella
  • Monardella Eplingii

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Description

Monardella eplingii (also called Epling's monardella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing in moist, sunny areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monardella eplingii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monardella eplingii has white, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monardella eplingii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils. It is native to California and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Monardella eplingii

Monardella eplingii is native to Mexico.

Monardella eplingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monardella eplingii?

Monardella eplingii

What type of plant is Monardella eplingii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

Where is Monardella eplingii native to?

Monardella eplingii is native to Mexico.

Species in the Monardella genus

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

John L. Anderson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Anderson' in the authors string.
Mark A. Elvin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elvin' in the authors string.
Andrew C. Sanders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sanders' in the authors string.