Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
requienii
ID:
241934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 182 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241266

Common Names

  • Mentha Requienii
  • Requien's Mint
  • Requien's-Leaved Mint

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Synonyms

  • Menthella requienii Pérard [unknown]
  • Pulegium parviflorum (Req.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Audibertia parviflora Nyman [unknown]
  • Audibertia pusilla Benth. [unknown]
  • Thymus corsicus Moris [unknown]
  • Thymus parviflorus Req. [unknown]
  • Mentha requienii hirtula Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Mentha requienii pilosula Rouy [unknown]

Description

Mentha requienii (also called Corsican 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 the Mediterranean region and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha requienii 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 flowers of Mentha requienii are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha requienii is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Mentha requienii

Mentha requienii is native to Europe and North Africa. It is commonly found in moist meadows, along riverbanks, and in wetlands.

Mentha requienii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha requienii?

Mentha requienii

What is the common name of Mentha requienii?

Corsican Mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha requienii?

Mentha requienii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and waste places.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125274: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.