Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
289698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Hort. Gott. : 10 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289030

Common Names

  • Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
  • Slender-Leaved Mountain Mint
  • Slender-Leaved Horsemint

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Synonyms

  • Pycnanthemum tenuifolium lawrencei F.Seym. [unknown]

Description

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (also called Slender Pycnanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the United States and grows in moist soils. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and small, ovate leaves. It has a green stem and green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is native to North America, where it can be found in moist woods and thickets.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum tenuifolium?

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Pycnanthemum tenuifolium?

Tenuifolium

Where is Pycnanthemum tenuifolium found?

Eastern United States

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,

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