Monardella candicans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
246095
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 330 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245427
Common Names
- Monardella candicans
- Shining Monardella
- Monardella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Madronella candicans Greene [unknown]
Description
Monardella candicans (also called White Monardella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monardella candicans is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in landscaping, as it can provide a lush, green backdrop to other plants. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White to pinkish-lavender, tubular, 2-lipped, 1/2–3/4 inch long. Seed: Small, oval, dark brown. Seedlings: Cotyledons linear, narrowly oblong, 1/4–3/8 inch long, with a few hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monardella candicans is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Monardella candicans
Monardella candicans is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.
Monardella candicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monardella candicans?
Monardella candicans
What type of plant is Monardella candicans?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Monardella candicans grow?
It is native to western North America
Species in the Monardella genus
Monardella arizonica, Monardella australis, Monardella beneolens, Monardella breweri, Monardella candicans, Monardella douglasii, Monardella exilis, Monardella follettii, Monardella hypoleuca, Monardella lagunensis, Monardella leucocephala, Monardella linoides, Monardella macrantha, Monardella nana, Monardella odoratissima, Monardella palmeri, Monardella pringlei, Monardella purpurea, Monardella robinsonii, Monardella saxicola, Monardella sheltonii, Monardella siskiyouensis, Monardella stebbinsii, Monardella subglabra, Monardella thymifolia, Monardella undulata, Monardella villosa, Monardella viminea, Monardella viridis, Monardella stoneana, Monardella eremicola, Monardella mojavensis, Monardella sinuata, Monardella venosa, Monardella boydii, Monardella eplingii, Monardella angustifolia,
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-129285: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.