Prostanthera spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
284161
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 48 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283493
Common Names
- Spiny Mint Bush
- Spiny Mint Bush
- Prostanthera Spinosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prostanthera spinosa (also called Prickly Mint-bush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has small, aromatic leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prostanthera spinosa is an evergreen shrub with fragrant, white or pink flowers. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea, and the essential oils of the plant can be used for aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prostanthera spinosa is a white to pale mauve, with a yellowish throat. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Prostanthera spinosa is a hardy shrub that grows best in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Prostanthera spinosa
Prostanthera spinosa is native to New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in moist, sheltered areas.
Prostanthera spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prostanthera spinosa?
Prostanthera spinosa
What type of plant is Prostanthera spinosa?
It is a shrub
Where is Prostanthera spinosa native to?
It is native to Australia
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-165774: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.