Prostanthera denticulata
| Prostanthera denticulata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Prostanthera |
| Species: | P. denticulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Prostanthera denticulata R.Br.[1] | |
Prostanthera denticulata, commonly known as rough mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has a low, spreading habit, growing to 1 metre high. The leaves are 4 to 10 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide.[2] The flowers are mauve or purple and appear in spring and early summer.[2]
The species was formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown.[1] It occurs in New South Wales and Victoria.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Prostanthera denticulata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Prostanthera denticulata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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