Prostanthera marifolia

Prostanthera marifolia
Conservation status
	; Critically endangered (EPBC Act)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Prostanthera
Species:	P. marifolia
Binomial name
	Prostanthera marifolia; R.Br.[1]
Synonyms
	Prostanthera sp. 'Manly Dam' (Conn 4444)

Prostanthera marifolia, commonly known as Seaforth mintbush, is a critically endangered shrub which is endemic to New South Wales, Australia.[2][3][4] The species was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 2001.[3]

Prostanthera marifolia has an erect and open habit, growing to about 30 cm high. The leaves are ovate, but often appear triangular in outline due to recurved edges. They are 8 to 12 mm long and 4 to 6 mm wide.[3] The purple or mauve flowers appear in the leaf axils throughout the year and are about 9 to 12 mm long.[3]

The species was formally described in 1810 by botanist Robert Brown based on plant material collected on the north shore of Port Jackson.[1]

Prostanthera marifolia occurs in woodland near Sydney. Associated tree species include Eucalyptus sieberi and Corymbia gummifera.[3]

The name has been missaplied to Prostanthera junonis.[1]

References

"Prostanthera marifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
"Prostanthera marifolia — Seaforth Mintbush". SPRAT Profile. Department of the Environment. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
"Prostanthera marifolia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
Conn, Barry J.; Wilson, Trevor R.; Henwood, Murray J.; Proft, Kristin M. (2013). "Circumscription and phylogenetic relationships of Prostanthera densa and P. marifolia (Lamiaceae)". Telopea. 15. pp. 159–161, figs 7e, 7f, 8. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

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[APNI-1] "Prostanthera marifolia". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

[SPRAT-2] "Prostanthera marifolia — Seaforth Mintbush". SPRAT Profile. Department of the Environment. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

[NSW-3] "Prostanthera marifolia". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 9 January 2014.

[Update-2013-4] Conn, Barry J.; Wilson, Trevor R.; Henwood, Murray J.; Proft, Kristin M. (2013). "Circumscription and phylogenetic relationships of Prostanthera densa and P. marifolia (Lamiaceae)". Telopea. 15. pp. 159–161, figs 7e, 7f, 8. Retrieved 9 January 2014.