Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 42 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288997
Common Names
- Pycnanthemum flexuosum
- Flexuous Pycnanthemum
- Flexuosum Pycnanthemum
Synonyms
- Koellia capitata Moench [unknown]
- Koellia flexuosa MacMill. [unknown]
- Koellia hugeri Small [unknown]
- Nepeta virginica L. [unknown]
- Origanum flexuosum Walter [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum aristatum Michx. [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum linifolium Pursh [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum virginicum Pers. [unknown]
- Brachystemum linifolium Willd. [unknown]
Description
Pycnanthemum flexuosum (also called wavy-leaved 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 flexuosum is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnanthemum flexuosum has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnanthemum flexuosum is a small, clumping plant native to tropical rainforests in Australia. It can reach a height of up to 10 metres. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pycnanthemum flexuosum
Pycnanthemum flexuosum is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.
Pycnanthemum flexuosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum flexuosum?
Pycnanthemum flexuosum
What is the family of Pycnanthemum flexuosum?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Pycnanthemum flexuosum?
Wavy-leaf 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,