Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
241160

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 577 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240492



Common Names

  • Mentha Canadensis
  • Canadian Mint
  • Canadian-Leaved Mint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha arvensis albiflora Rouleau [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis aquatica N.Coleman [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis borealis (Michx.) Roy L.Taylor & MacBryde [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis brevipilosa S.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis canadensis (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis canadensis (L.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis glabra Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis glabra (Benth.) S.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis haplocalyx (Briq.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis javanica (Blume) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis lanata (Piper) S.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis lanata Piper [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis lanigera S.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis pavoniana Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis pedunculata D.Löve & J.-P.Bernard [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis penardii Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis piperascens Malinv. ex Holmes [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis piperascens (Malinv. ex Holmes) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis puberula S.R.Stewart [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis sachalinensis Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis schmitzii Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha borealis Michx. [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis borealis N.Coleman [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis glabrata Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis glabrior Hook. [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis lanata (Piper) J.K.Henry [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis mexicana M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis piperascens (Malinv. ex Holmes) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis retrorsa J.L.Liu [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis villosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha disperma Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Mentha glabrior (Hook.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Mentha glauca Raf. [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx alba X.L.Liu & X.H.Guo [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx austera Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx nipponensis Matsum. & Kudô [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx pavoniana Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx piperascens (Malinvaud) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Mentha javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Mentha lanata (Piper) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Mentha occidentalis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Mentha pedunculata Hu & Tsai [unknown]
  • Mentha penardii (Briq.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Mentha sachalinensis Kudô [unknown]
  • Mentha sachalinensis arguta (Kitag.) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Mentha sachalinensis arguta Kitag. [unknown]
  • Mentha terebinthinacea Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Micromeria purpurea A.Gray [unknown]
  • Satureja purpurea Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis barbata (Nakai) W.Lee [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx barbata Nakai [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis occidentalis G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis borealis (Michx.) Piper [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis zollingeri Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis haplocalyx (Briq.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx pilosa G.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Clinopodium purpureum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis chinensis Debeaux [unknown]
  • Mentha canadensis lanata Piper [unknown]
  • Mentha haplocalyx sachalinensis Briq. ex Kudô [unknown]
  • Mentha agrestis Raf. [unknown]
  • Hedeoma purpurea Kellogg [unknown]
  • Mentha trachiloma Raf. [invalid]
  • Mentha glauca parvifolia Raf. [unknown]

Description

Mentha canadensis (also called 'Canadian Mint', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in wet, temperate habitats. It is a perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentha canadensis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha canadensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and should be 6-8 inches long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in soil. The branch should be left in place until roots have developed, which can take up to a year.

Where to Find Mentha canadensis

Mentha canadensis is native to North America. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Mentha canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha canadensis?

Mentha canadensis

What is the common name of Mentha canadensis?

Canadian Mint

Where does Mentha canadensis grow?

Mentha canadensis is native to North America

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,

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