Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
californicum
ID:
289658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. ex Durand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia , ser. 2, 3: 99 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288990

Common Names

  • Pycnanthemum californicum
  • California Pycnanthemum
  • Californicum Pycnanthemum

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Synonyms

  • Koellia californica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pycnanthemum californicum glabellum A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Pycnanthemum californicum (also called California mountain mint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnanthemum californicum is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnanthemum californicum has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnanthemum californicum is a small, clumping plant native to tropical rainforests in Australia. It can reach a height of up to 10 metres. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pycnanthemum californicum

Pycnanthemum californicum is native to California and can be found in open woodlands and prairies.

Pycnanthemum californicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum californicum?

Pycnanthemum californicum

What is the family of Pycnanthemum californicum?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Pycnanthemum californicum?

California Mountain Mint

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-171038: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Elias Durand (1794-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durand' in the authors string.