Prostanthera sericea
Prostanthera sericea (J.M.Black) B.J.Conn
Prostanthera sericea, known as silky mintbush or walyuwalyu, is a shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to inland Australia, found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. This species was described in 1988 by B.J.Conn, based on earlier work by J.M.Black. The plant features hairy branches, cylindrical leaves, and white flowers marked with streaks of mauve or purple.
Description
Prostanthera sericea is an erect shrub in the Lamiaceae family, native to the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. It is characterized by its hairy branches, cylindrical-shaped leaves, and white flowers with distinctive mauve or purple streaks. The species was formally described in 1988 by B.J.Conn, building on the original work of J.M.Black. Commonly referred to as silky mintbush or walyuwalyu, it is one of several species in the genus Prostanthera, which is endemic to Australia.
Distribution
Northern Territory · South Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Prostanthera baxteri var. sericea
