Prostanthera decussata
| Prostanthera decussata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Prostanthera |
| Species: | P. decussata |
| Binomial name | |
| Prostanthera decussata F.Muell.[1] | |
Prostanthera decussata, commonly known as dense mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has a compact habit, growing up to 2 metres high. The aromatic leaves are ovate in shape and are 4 to 7 mm long and 1 to 3.5 mm wide.[2] Flowers occur from October to March in the species native range.These are mauve, violet or sometimes pink.[2]
The species was formally described in 1859 by Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, based on plant material collected in mountainous country near the Macalister River in Victoria[1] It occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Prostanthera decussata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Prostanthera decussata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
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