Prostanthera marifolia
| Prostanthera marifolia | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Prostanthera |
| Species: | P. marifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Prostanthera marifolia R.Br.[1] | |
Prostanthera marifolia, commonly known as Seaforth mintbush, is a critically endangered shrub which is endemic to New South Wales, Australia.[2][3][4] The species was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 2001.[3]
Prostanthera marifolia has an erect and open habit, growing to about 30 cm high. The leaves are ovate, but often appear triangular in outline due to recurved edges. They are 8 to 12 mm long and 4 to 6 mm wide.[3] The purple or mauve flowers appear in the leaf axils throughout the year and are about 9 to 12 mm long.[3]
The species was formally described in 1810 by botanist Robert Brown based on plant material collected on the north shore of Port Jackson.[1]
Prostanthera marifolia occurs in woodland near Sydney. Associated tree species include Eucalyptus sieberi and Corymbia gummifera.[3]
The name has been missaplied to Prostanthera junonis.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Prostanthera marifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ "Prostanthera marifolia — Seaforth Mintbush". SPRAT Profile. Department of the Environment. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Prostanthera marifolia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ Conn, Barry J.; Wilson, Trevor R.; Henwood, Murray J.; Proft, Kristin M. (2013). "Circumscription and phylogenetic relationships of Prostanthera densa and P. marifolia (Lamiaceae)". Telopea 15. pp. 159–161, figs 7e, 7f, 8. Retrieved 9 Jan 2014.