Prostanthera wilkieana
Prostanthera wilkieana F.Muell.
Prostanthera wilkieana is a flowering shrub in the Lamiaceae family, native to the arid regions of Australia. It is characterized by its upright, densely branched growth, elliptic to narrow egg-shaped leaves, and flowers with a mauve to pale violet or white coloration, marked by deep purple streaks and yellowish brown dots within the petal tube.
Description
Prostanthera wilkieana, described by F.Muell. in 1874, is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. This shrub is distinguished by its elliptic to narrow egg-shaped leaves, with the narrower end at the base. The flowers are notable for their coloration, ranging from mauve to pale violet or white, with deep purple streaks and yellowish brown dots inside the petal tube. The species is adapted to arid environments and is a part of the diverse flora of inland Australia.
Distribution
Northern Territory · South Australia · Western Australia
