Lamiaceae — Mint Family
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil) is a scented subshrub with three main cultivated morphotypes grown in India and Nepal.
Ocimum americanum L.
Ocimum americanum L.
Ocimum americanum L. is an aromatic hairy annual herb used culinarily, for essential oil, and for its medicinal properties.
Orthosiphon thymiflorus (Roth) Sleesen
Orthosiphon thymiflorus (Roth) Sleesen
Orthosiphon thymiflorus is a perennial shrubby herb with a distinctive two-toned calyx, found across Africa and parts of Asia.
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Hoslundia opposita Vahl is a perennial herb widespread across tropical Africa, producing edible orange fruit enjoyed by birds.
Platostoma palustre (Blume) A.J.Paton
Platostoma palustre (Blume) A.J.Paton
Platostoma palustre (Chinese mesona) is an East Asian mint-family plant widely used to make grass jelly.
Basilicum polystachyon (L.) Moench
Basilicum polystachyon (L.) Moench
Basilicum is a monotypic Lamiaceae genus first described in 1802, with its only species Basilicum polystachyon native across many regions of the Eastern Hemisphere.
Endostemon obtusifolius (E.Mey.) N.E.Br.
Endostemon obtusifolius (E.Mey.) N.E.Br.
Endostemon obtusifolius is a branched herb or soft shrub native to southern and eastern tropical Africa.
Plectranthus ecklonii Benth.
Plectranthus ecklonii Benth.
Plectranthus ecklonii Benth. is an aromatic South African shrub grown in cultivation for its profuse, colorful flower display.
Plectranthus saccatus Benth.
Plectranthus saccatus Benth.
Plectranthus saccatus is a South African Lamiaceae shrub with three accepted subdivisions.
Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke
Plectranthus zuluensis T.Cooke
Plectranthus zuluensis (Zulu spurflower) is a tender southern African flowering perennial in the mint family, grown as a house or conservatory plant.
Plectranthus ambiguus (Bolus) Codd
Plectranthus ambiguus (Bolus) Codd
Plectranthus ambiguus is a South African flowering Lamiaceae species with traditional Zulu medicinal uses.
Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd
Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd
Tetradenia riparia is a medicinal, ornamental shrub native to southern and eastern Africa.
Aeollanthus parvifolius Benth.
Aeollanthus parvifolius Benth.
Aeollanthus parvifolius is a multi-stemmed aromatic small plant native to southern Africa that grows in rocky montane and cliff habitats.
Coleus graveolens (R.Br.) A.J.Paton
Coleus graveolens (R.Br.) A.J.Paton
Coleus graveolens is a Lamiaceae family shrub native to two Australian states: New South Wales and Queensland.
Coleus argentatus (S.T.Blake) P.I.Forst. & T.C.Wilson
Coleus argentatus (S.T.Blake) P.I.Forst. & T.C.Wilson
Coleus argentatus is a deciduous shrub grown ornamentally for its distinctive silvery foliage.
Coleus cremnus (B.J.Conn) A.J.Paton
Coleus cremnus (B.J.Conn) A.J.Paton
Coleus cremnus is a rare creeping scented herb growing at few NSW north coast Australian sites.
Equilabium laxiflorum (Benth.) Mwany., A.J.Paton & Culham
Equilabium laxiflorum (Benth.) Mwany., A.J.Paton & Culham
Equilabium laxiflorum is an aromatic perennial lemon-scented herb native to parts of southern and eastern Africa.
Collinsonia verticillata Baldwin ex Elliott
Collinsonia verticillata Baldwin ex Elliott
Collinsonia verticillata is a little-studied mint family flowering plant native to eastern US mountain forests.
Collinsonia anisata Sims
Collinsonia anisata Sims
Collinsonia anisata is a anise-scented perennial herb endemic to rich mesic woodlands of the southeastern United States.
Monardella odoratissima subsp. villosa (Benth.) Brunell
Monardella odoratissima subsp. villosa (Benth.) Brunell
Monardella odoratissima subsp. villosa is a subshrub found in western North America, grown easily as an attractive garden plant.
Monardella purpurea Howell
Monardella purpurea Howell
Monardella purpurea Howell is a perennial herb with purple stems, leathery leaves, and pinkish purple tubular flowers that bloom June to July.
Monardella douglasii Benth.
Monardella douglasii Benth.
Monardella douglasii Benth. is a hairy annual herb endemic to northern California that grows in various local habitats.
Monardella undulata Benth.
Monardella undulata Benth.
Monardella undulata Benth. is a small aromatic shrub endemic to coastal California, growing in multiple coastal habitat types.
Monardella exilis (A.Gray) Greene
Monardella exilis (A.Gray) Greene
Monardella exilis is an annual flowering herb endemic to California, found in desert and woodland habitats.
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