Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
246121

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 356 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245453

Common Names

  • Monardella hypoleuca
  • White-stemmed Monardella
  • Monardella

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Synonyms

  • Madronella hypoleuca Greene [unknown]

Description

Monardella hypoleuca (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 hypoleuca 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Monardella hypoleuca sub. hypoleuca
Monardella hypoleuca sub. lanata (Abrams) Munz
Monardella hypoleuca sub. intermedia A.C.Sanders & Elvin

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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Cultivation and Propagation

Monardella hypoleuca is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of established plants.

Where to Find Monardella hypoleuca

Monardella hypoleuca is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.

Monardella hypoleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monardella hypoleuca?

Monardella hypoleuca

What type of plant is Monardella hypoleuca?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Monardella hypoleuca grow?

It is native to western North America

Species in the Monardella genus

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-129309: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.