Monardella viridis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
246245
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeps.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Calif. : 465 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245577
Common Names
- Green Monardella
- Viridis Monardella
- Green Yerba Santa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Madronella viridis Arthur [unknown]
Description
Monardella viridis (also called Green 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 viridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monardella viridis sub. viridisFlower, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monardella viridis can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade, in moist to dry soils. It is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry.
Where to Find Monardella viridis
Monardella viridis can be found in California, USA, in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada.
Monardella viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monardella viridis?
Monardella viridis
What are the common names of Monardella viridis?
Mountain Monardella, Coyote Mint
What is the habitat of Monardella viridis?
Dry, open, rocky slopes and ridges
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129421: Based on the initial data import
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.