Prostanthera rotundifolia
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Prostanthera rotundifolia is one of about 90 Australian endemic species from the genera Prostanthera known as Australian or native mints or the roundleaf mint bush.
The plant is a branched woody shrub, which may reach up to 2 meters in height. It has dark green round leaves that are 4-10 millimeters long and produces cup-shaped purple flowers between September and October.
Its native distribution is in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The species is listed as vulnerable in Tasmania.
Essentail oils can be extracted from the leaves.
[edit] References
- Threatened Flora of Tasmania. 2003. Prostanthera rotundifolia
