Prostanthera decussata

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

Prostanthera decussata, commonly known as dense mintbush, is a shrub that is native to south-eastern Australia [2] It has a compact habit, growing up to 2 metres high. The aromatic leaves are ovate in shape and are 4 to 7 mm long and 1 to 3.5 mm wide.[2] Flowers occur from October to March in the species native range.These are mauve, violet or sometimes pink.[2]

The species was formally described in 1859 by Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, based on plant material collected in mountainous country near the Macalister River in Victoria[1] It occurs in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Prostanthera decussata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Prostanthera decussata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
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