Pycnanthemum loomisii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loomisii
ID:
289680
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 100 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289012
Common Names
- Pycnanthemum loomisii
- Loomisii Pycnanthemum
- Loomis' Pycnanthemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnanthemum loomisii (also called Loomis' 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 loomisii is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnanthemum loomisii has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnanthemum loomisii 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 loomisii
Pycnanthemum loomisii is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.
Pycnanthemum loomisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum loomisii?
Pycnanthemum loomisii
What is the family of Pycnanthemum loomisii?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Pycnanthemum loomisii?
Loomis' 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-171058: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.