Prostanthera striatiflora

Prostanthera striatiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Prostanthera
Species: P. striatiflora
Binomial name
Prostanthera striatiflora

Prostanthera striatiflora, commonly known as Jockey's Cap or Striped Mintbush, is a shrub species that occurs in the dry interior region of Australia.[1][2] It grows to between 0.5 and 2 metres high. The leaves are 8 to 30 mm long and 2 to 10 mm wide. White flowers with purple-striped throats appear between July and November in the species native range.[2]

The species was first formally described by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller based on plant specimens that he collected during his 1851 expedition through the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.[1] It occurs in woodland in rocky, dry terrain.[2]

The species is cultivated for its showy flowers and aromatic foliage. It prefers a well drained situation in full sun or partial shade and tolerates both dryness and frost. It is suited to cultivation in large containers.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Prostanthera striatiflora". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "Prostanthera striatiflora". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Seale, Allan (1988). Garden Companion to Australian Native Plants. Australia: Reed Books. ISBN 0730101878.
  4. ↑ Greig, D. (1987). The Australian Gardener's Wildflower Catalogue. Australia: Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0207154600.


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