Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn & K.M.Proft
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Telopea 19: 18 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345291
Common Names
- Eungella Prostanthera
- Prostanthera Eungella
- Prostanthera
Description
Prostanthera eungella (also called 'Eungella Mintbush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Prostanthera eungella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prostanthera eungella has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prostanthera eungella is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Prostanthera eungella
Prostanthera eungella is native to Australia.
Prostanthera eungella FAQ
What are the common names of Prostanthera eungella?
Eungella Prostanthera
What is the scientific name of Prostanthera eungella?
Prostanthera eungella
What is the natural habitat of Prostanthera eungella?
It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in shallow water or on wet rocks
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
Kirstin M. Proft: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Proft' in the authors string.