Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 332 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245554
Common Names
- Wavy Monardella
- Undulata Monardella
- Wavy Yerba Santa
Synonyms
- Madronella undulata Greene [unknown]
- Monardella undulata undulata [unknown]
Description
Monardella undulata (also called Wavy-leaved monardella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a strong scent. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monardella undulata 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 undulata sub. crispa (Elmer) Elvin & A.C.Sanders
Monardella undulata sub. undulata
Monardella undulata sub. arguelloensis Elvin & A.C.Sanders
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monardella undulata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of established plants.
Where to Find Monardella undulata
Monardella undulata can be found in California, USA, in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada.
Monardella undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monardella undulata?
Monardella undulata
What is the common name of Monardella undulata?
Wavyleaf Monardella
What is the natural habitat of Monardella undulata?
Grassland, chaparral, and open 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,