Prostanthera denticulata

Prostanthera denticulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Prostanthera
Species: P. denticulata
Binomial name
Prostanthera denticulata
R.Br.[1]

Prostanthera denticulata, commonly known as rough mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has a low, spreading habit, growing to 1 metre high. The leaves are 4 to 10 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide.[2] The flowers are mauve or purple and appear in spring and early summer.[2]

The species was formally described in 1810 by Robert Brown.[1] It occurs in New South Wales and Victoria.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Prostanthera denticulata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Prostanthera denticulata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 27 October 2014.