Pycnanthemum albescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
289653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 42: 45 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288985
Common Names
- Pycnanthemum albescens
- Whitish Pycnanthemum
- Albescens Pycnanthemum
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- Koellia albescens Kuntze [unknown]
- Koellia pauciflora Small [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum incanum albescens (Torr. & A.Gray) Chapm. [unknown]
Description
Pycnanthemum albescens (also called white-flowered mountain mint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnanthemum albescens is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnanthemum albescens has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnanthemum albescens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Pycnanthemum albescens
Pycnanthemum albescens is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.
Pycnanthemum albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum albescens?
Pycnanthemum albescens
What is the family of Pycnanthemum albescens?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Pycnanthemum albescens?
White Mountain Mint
Species in the Pycnanthemum genus
Pycnanthemum albescens, Pycnanthemum beadlei, Pycnanthemum californicum, Pycnanthemum clinopodioides, Pycnanthemum curvipes, Pycnanthemum flexuosum, Pycnanthemum floridanum, Pycnanthemum incanum, Pycnanthemum loomisii, Pycnanthemum monotrichum, Pycnanthemum montanum, Pycnanthemum muticum, Pycnanthemum nudum, Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides, Pycnanthemum setosum, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, Pycnanthemum torreyi, Pycnanthemum verticillatum, Pycnanthemum virginianum, Pycnanthemum viridifolium,
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-171033: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.