Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
284126

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 332 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283458

Common Names

  • Monticola Mintbush
  • Monticola Prostanthera
  • Monticola Mint Bush

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Description

Prostanthera monticola (also called Mountain Prostanthera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It grows in wet forests, usually in the shade of taller trees, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white with yellow-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Prostanthera monticola is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has fragrant, white to purple flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White to pinkish-mauve, tubular flowers with four spreading lobes, 2-2.5 cm long. Seed: Small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved. Seedlings: Leaves are narrow, linear to lanceolate, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prostanthera monticola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Prostanthera monticola

Prostanthera monticola can be found in New South Wales, Australia.

Prostanthera monticola FAQ

What is the common name of Prostanthera monticola?

Mountain Mintbush

What is the growth habit of Prostanthera monticola?

It is an upright shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.

What is the flowering period of Prostanthera monticola?

It flowers from late winter to spring.

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-165741: Based on the initial data import
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.