Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1099 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241568
Common Names
- Mentha verticillata
- Whorled Mint
- Wild Mint
Description
Mentha verticillata (also called whorled mint, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, shady sites, such as riverbanks, woodland, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mentha verticillata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, and as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mentha verticillata 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 verticillata is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and white, fluffy flowers. It is native to Australia and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mentha verticillata
Mentha verticillata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Mentha verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentha verticillata?
Mentha verticillata
What is the common name of Mentha verticillata?
Whorled Mint
What is the natural habitat of Mentha verticillata?
Mentha verticillata is native to Europe 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,