Status:
valid
Authors:
Elvin & A.C.Sanders
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13(4): 426. 2003 [5 Dec 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472575
Common Names
- Monardella stoneana
- Stone's Monardella
- Stone's Tree Monardella
Description
Monardella stoneana (also called Monardella, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monardella stoneana is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monardella stoneana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monardella stoneana is a perennial herb native to California. It is easy to grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Monardella stoneana
Monardella stoneana is native to the western United States. It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.
Monardella stoneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monardella stoneana?
Monardella stoneana
What is the common name of Monardella stoneana?
Stone's Monardella
What is the habitat of Monardella stoneana?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands
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,
References
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.