Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinthiaca
ID:
241179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Host

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 2: 149 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240511

Common Names

  • Mentha carinthiaca
  • Carinthian Mint
  • Carinthian Horsemint

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Synonyms

  • Mentha brutteleti Malinv. ex Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha carniolica Host [unknown]
  • Mentha malinvaldi E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Mentha muelleriana F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha palatina F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha pyrenaica Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha quadica Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha ramosissima Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha scordiastrum F.W.Schultz ex Malinv. [unknown]
  • Mentha scribae F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha submollis Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha subtomentosa (Strail) Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha triemarginata Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha wohlwerthiana F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis scordiastrum (F.W.Schultz ex Malinv.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis scribae (F.W.Schultz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca micrantha (F.W.Schultz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha palustris pauciflora Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha triemarginata subtomentosa Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca subtomentosa (Strail) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca triemarginata (Strail) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca diespasmena Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca submollis (Heinr.Braun) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca brutteletii (Malinv. ex Strail) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha carinthiaca dictyophylla Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana diespasmena (Topitz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana pyrenaica (Heinr.Braun) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana palatina (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana muelleriana (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana scribae (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana brutteletii (Malinv. ex Strail) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana isarensis Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana malinvaldii Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana dictyophylla Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana ramosissima Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana goritziana Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana wohlwerthiana (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana submollis (Heinr.Braun) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana scordiastrum (F.W.Schultz ex Malinv.) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana carniolica (Host) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana angustata Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana triemarginata (Strail) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha scordiastrum brutteletii (Malinv. ex Strail) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis palatina F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha palatina scribae (F.W.Schultz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis micrantha F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha muelleriana micrantha (F.W.Schultz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha stachyoides scordiastrum (F.W.Schultz ex Malinv.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha stachyoides malinvaldii (E.G.Camus) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha stachyoides wohlwerthiana (F.W.Schultz) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha stachyoides muelleriana (F.W.Schultz) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha schultziana micrantha (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]

Description

Mentha carinthiaca (also called 'Carinthian Mint', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in wet, temperate habitats. It is a perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha carinthiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentha carinthiaca is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha carinthiaca is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and should be 6-8 inches long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in soil. The branch should be left in place until roots have developed, which can take up to a year.

Where to Find Mentha carinthiaca

Mentha carinthiaca is native to Europe. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Mentha carinthiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha carinthiaca?

Mentha carinthiaca

What is the common name of Mentha carinthiaca?

Mountain Mint

Where does Mentha carinthiaca grow?

Mentha carinthiaca is native to Europe

Species in the Mentha genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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