Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
241966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Huds.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Fl. Angl. : 221 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241298

Common Names

  • Mentha Rotundifolia
  • Round-Leaf Mint
  • Round-Leaved Mint

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Synonyms

  • Mentha ambigua Personnat [unknown]
  • Mentha burckhardtiana Opiz [unknown]
  • Mentha fragrans C.Presl [unknown]
  • Mentha halleri Dierb. [unknown]
  • Mentha niliaca Jacq. [unknown]
  • Mentha spicata rotundifolia L. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia ambigua Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha sylvestris niliaca (Jacq.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia rugosa Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia fragrans Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia expallens Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis cana Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia psilostachya Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia segorbensis Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia thierseana Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia exstans Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia crematophylla Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia cordifolia Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia pachystachya Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia trevirani Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia apodysa Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha niliaca melaneilema Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha niliaca lurida Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha anglica Déségl. [unknown]
  • Mentha microstachys Timb.-Lagr. ex Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia clandestina Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mentha clandestina (Wirtg.) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia semeiodes Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia brachytricha Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia bella Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha villosa burckhardtiana (Opiz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia clandestina (Wirtg.) Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia rugosa Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha niliaca Juss. ex Jacq. [unknown]
  • Mentha rotundifolia microdonta Briq. [unknown]

Description

Mentha rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia

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

Mentha rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha rotundifolia?

Mentha rotundifolia

What is the common name of Mentha rotundifolia?

Round-Leaved Mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha rotundifolia?

Mentha rotundifolia is native to Europe 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-125305: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.