Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
torreyi
ID:
289700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 329 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289032

Common Names

  • Pycnanthemum torreyi
  • Torrey's Mountain Mint
  • Torrey's Horsemint

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Synonyms

  • Koellia torreyi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pycnanthemum torreyi torreyi [unknown]

Description

Pycnanthemum torreyi (also called Torrey's Pycnanthemum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the United States and grows in moist soils. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and small, ovate leaves. It has a green stem and green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnanthemum torreyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnanthemum torreyi is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnanthemum torreyi 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 torreyi

Pycnanthemum torreyi can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Pycnanthemum torreyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum torreyi?

Pycnanthemum torreyi

What is the common name of Pycnanthemum torreyi?

Torreyi

Where is Pycnanthemum torreyi found?

Eastern United States

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-171077: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.