Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 29 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241309
Common Names
- Mentha Royleana
- Royle's Mint
- Royle's-Leaved Mint
Synonyms
- Mentha longifolia albata Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia cosmiostachya Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia huegeliana Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia kashmiriana Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia oxeilema Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia ehrenbergii Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha royleana modesta Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha royleana hymalaiensis Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia royleana (Wall. ex Benth.) Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia hymalaiensis (Briq.) Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha longifolia modesta (Briq.) Briq. [unknown]
- Mentha sylvestris royleana (Wall. ex Benth.) Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Mentha royleana (also called Royle's 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 royleana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mentha royleana var. afghanica (Murata) Rech.f.
Mentha royleana var. detonsa (Briq.) Rech.f.
Mentha royleana var. royleana
Mentha royleana var. glabra Shinwari & Chaudhri
Mentha royleana var. gilgitica Shinwari & Chaudhri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mentha royleana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mentha royleana 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 royleana
Mentha royleana is native to Europe and North Africa. It is commonly found in moist meadows, along riverbanks, and in wetlands.
Mentha royleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentha royleana?
Mentha royleana
What is the common name of Mentha royleana?
Royal Mint
What is the natural habitat of Mentha royleana?
Mentha royleana is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist grasslands, roadsides, and waste places.
Species in the Mentha genus
Mentha alaica,
Mentha aquatica,
Mentha arvensis,
Mentha australis,
Mentha canadensis,
Mentha carinthiaca,
Mentha cervina,
Mentha cunninghamii,
Mentha dahurica,
Mentha dalmatica,
Mentha darvasica,
Mentha diemenica,
Mentha dumetorum,
Mentha gattefossei,
Mentha gayeri,
Mentha gentilis,
Mentha grandiflora,
Mentha japonica,
Mentha kuemmerlei,
Mentha laxiflora,
Mentha locyana,
Mentha longifolia,
Mentha maximilianea,
Mentha micrantha,
Mentha pamiroalaica,
Mentha piperita,
Mentha pulegium,
Mentha pyramidalis,
Mentha requienii,
Mentha rotundifolia,
Mentha royleana,
Mentha saturejoides,
Mentha spicata,
Mentha suaveolens,
Mentha suavis,
Mentha verticillata,
Mentha villosa,
Mentha villoso-nervata,
Mentha wirtgeniana,
Mentha atrolilacina,
Mentha longifolia,
Mentha verticillata,
Mentha dumetorum,
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,