Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) B.L.Rob. & Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 7: 707 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289039
Common Names
- Pycnanthemum virginianum
- Virginia Mountain Mint
- Virginia Horsemint
Synonyms
- Koellia lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
- Koellia virginiana (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Nepeta virginica Willd. [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum lanceolatum Pursh [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum lanceolatum angustifolium Benth. [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum lanceolatum latifolium Benth. [unknown]
- Pycnanthemum virginianum citriodora P.D.Sørensen & Matek. [unknown]
- Satureja virginiana L. [unknown]
- Satureja virginica L. [unknown]
- Thymus lanceolatus Poir. [unknown]
- Thymus verticillatus Poir. [unknown]
- Thymus virginicus (L.) Willd. [unknown]
- Brachystemum lanceolatum Willd. [unknown]
- Brachystemum virginicum Michx. [unknown]
- Koellia virginiana (L.) Britton [unknown]
- Thymus virginicus L. [unknown]
Description
Pycnanthemum virginianum (also called Virginia 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 virginianum 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 virginianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnanthemum virginianum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be grown from seed, but it may take up to two years for the plants to flower. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plants should be divided every three to four years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Pycnanthemum virginianum
Pycnanthemum virginianum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnanthemum virginianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnanthemum virginianum?
Pycnanthemum virginianum
What is the common name of Pycnanthemum virginianum?
Virginianum
Where is Pycnanthemum virginianum found?
Eastern United States
Species in the Pycnanthemum genus
Pycnanthemum albescens,
Pycnanthemum beadlei,
Pycnanthemum californicum,
Pycnanthemum clinopodioides,
Pycnanthemum curvipes,
Pycnanthemum flexuosum,
Pycnanthemum floridanum,
Pycnanthemum incanum,
Pycnanthemum loomisii,
Pycnanthemum monotrichum,
Pycnanthemum montanum,
Pycnanthemum muticum,
Pycnanthemum nudum,
Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides,
Pycnanthemum setosum,
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium,
Pycnanthemum torreyi,
Pycnanthemum verticillatum,
Pycnanthemum virginianum,
Pycnanthemum viridifolium,
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,