Prostanthera densa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densa
ID:
284093
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.A.Ham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 45: 263 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283425
Common Names
- Dense Mintbush
- Dense Prostanthera
- Dense Mint Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prostanthera densa (also called Dense Mint Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in wet forests and along streambanks. Its leaves are dark green and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Prostanthera densa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prostanthera densa is white or pink, with a short tube and four spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prostanthera densa is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Prostanthera densa
Prostanthera densa can be found in New South Wales, Australia.
Prostanthera densa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prostanthera densa?
Prostanthera densa
What type of environment does Prostanthera densa grow in?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Prostanthera densa?
Ornamental, timber, and medicinal uses
Species in the Prostanthera genus
Prostanthera albiflora, Prostanthera albohirta, Prostanthera althoferi, Prostanthera ammophila, Prostanthera arenicola, Prostanthera aspalathoides, Prostanthera baxteri, Prostanthera behriana, Prostanthera caerulea, Prostanthera calycina, Prostanthera campbellii, Prostanthera canaliculata, Prostanthera carrickiana, Prostanthera centralis, Prostanthera chlorantha, Prostanthera cineolifera, Prostanthera clotteniana, Prostanthera collina, Prostanthera cruciflora, Prostanthera cryptandroides, Prostanthera cuneata, Prostanthera decussata, Prostanthera densa, Prostanthera denticulata, Prostanthera discolor, Prostanthera eckersleyana, Prostanthera eriocalyx, Prostanthera eurybioides, Prostanthera florifera, Prostanthera galbraithiae, Prostanthera granitica, Prostanthera grylloana, Prostanthera hirtula, Prostanthera howelliae, Prostanthera incana, Prostanthera incisa, Prostanthera incurvata, Prostanthera lanceolata, Prostanthera laricoides, Prostanthera lasianthos, Prostanthera linearis, Prostanthera lithospermoides, Prostanthera magnifica, Prostanthera marifolia, Prostanthera megacalyx, Prostanthera melissifolia, Prostanthera microphylla, Prostanthera monticola, Prostanthera nanophylla, Prostanthera nivea,
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-165711: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Andrew Hamilton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.A.Ham.' in the authors string.