Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
241499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 20: 1 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240831

Common Names

  • Mentha japonica
  • Japanese Mint
  • Japanese Horsemint

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Synonyms

  • Micromeria japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Micromeria yezoensis Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]

Description

Mentha japonica (also called Japanese Mint, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to Japan and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentha japonica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha japonica is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Mentha japonica

Mentha japonica is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. It is commonly found in moist meadows, along riverbanks, and in wetlands.

Mentha japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha japonica?

Mentha japonica

What are the common names of Mentha japonica?

Japanese Mint

What are the uses of Mentha japonica?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in food and beverages

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,

References