Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
follettii
ID:
246115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeps.) Jokerst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 13 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245447

Common Names

  • Monardella follettii
  • Follett's Monardella
  • Monardella

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Synonyms

  • Monardella odoratissima follettii Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Monardella follettii (also called Follett'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 follettii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White to pinkish-lavender, tubular, 2-lipped, 1/2–3/4 inch long. Seed: Small, oval, dark brown. Seedlings: Cotyledons linear, narrowly oblong, 1/4–3/8 inch long, with a few hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monardella follettii 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 follettii

Monardella follettii is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.

Monardella follettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monardella follettii?

Monardella follettii

What type of plant is Monardella follettii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Monardella follettii grow?

It is native to western North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129303: Based on the initial data import
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
James D. Jokerst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jokerst' in the authors string.