Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
dendritica
ID:
280495

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 165 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279827

Common Names

  • Poliomintha Dendritica
  • Dendritic Poliomintha
  • Dendritic False Rosemary

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Description

Poliomintha dendritica (also called White Mint, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poliomintha dendritica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poliomintha dendritica has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poliomintha dendritica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Poliomintha dendritica

Poliomintha dendritica is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central America, and can be found in the countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Poliomintha dendritica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poliomintha dendritica?

Poliomintha dendritica

What is the common name of Poliomintha dendritica?

Dendritic Poliomintha

What is the natural habitat of Poliomintha dendritica?

It is native to Mexico.

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-162264: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.