Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
royleana
ID:
241977

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

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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.

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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

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