| Common name | round-leaved mintbush |
| Scientific name | Prostanthera rotundifolia R.Br. |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Etymology | Genus: From Greek prostheke; an appendix and anthera; an anther, referring to the appendage on the stamens. Species: Referring to the round shape of the leaves. |
| Distribution | Occurring from south-eastern Queensland along the Great Dividing Range to the Grampians in western Victoria, and into Tasmania. |
| Native habitat | Grows in sheltered sites in sclerophyll forest, on margins of rainforest, in woodland, often in rocky areas, in sandy to sandy-loam soils |
| Description | A dwarf to medium shrub, with purple flowers. |
| Flowering/fruiting | Flowers in spring. |
| Location in Garden | You can see this species scattered throughout our Fruit Loop, near Melaleuca House Cafe. |
| | It needs moderately well-drained soils in a semi-shaded to full sun position. Plants are frost hardy and respond well to pruning or clipping, they can be used as a low hedge. The highly aromatic foliage and pretty mauve flowers makes it a very decorative garden plant. |
