Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dianthera
ID:
247015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 10: 457 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246347

Common Names

  • Mosla dianthera
  • Dianthera Moss
  • Mossy Dianthera

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Synonyms

  • Lumnitzera ocimoides Jacq. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lycopus diantherus Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Melissa nepalensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Moschosma ocymoides Benth. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Mosla dianthera nana (H.Hara) Ohwi ex Huang & Cheng [unknown]
  • Mosla formosana Maxim. [unknown]
  • Mosla grosseserrata Maxim. [unknown]
  • Mosla hirta (Hara) Hara [unknown]
  • Mosla lysimachiiflora Hayata [unknown]
  • Mosla ocymoides Buch.-Ham. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Mosla remotiflora Sun [unknown]
  • Ocimum congestum Spreng. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ocimum polycladum Link [unknown]
  • Orthodon diantherus (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Orthodon fomosanus Kudô [unknown]
  • Orthodon grosseserratus (Maxim.) Kudô [unknown]
  • Orthodon grosseserratus nanus H.Hara [unknown]
  • Orthodon hirtus Hara [unknown]
  • Orthodon lysimachiiflorus (Hayata) Masam. [unknown]
  • Orthodon mayebaranus Honda [unknown]
  • Orthodon tenuicaulis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Calamintha clinopodium nepalensis (D.Don) Dunn [unknown]
  • Orthodon punctatus tetrantherus Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Cunila buchananii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cunila nepalensis D.Don [unknown]
  • Hedeoma napalensis (D.Don) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mosla dianthera (also called Mosla dianthera, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mosla dianthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mosla dianthera is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosla dianthera is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Mosla dianthera

Mosla dianthera is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Mosla dianthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosla dianthera?

Mosla dianthera

What is the common name of Mosla dianthera?

Dianthera Mosla

What is the natural habitat of Mosla dianthera?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-130180: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.