Prostanthera decussata
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| Species: | P. decussata
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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
- ^ a b c "Prostanthera decussata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "Prostanthera decussata". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 21 October 2014.