Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dahurica
ID:
241251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 181 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240583



Common Names

  • Mentha dahurica
  • Dahurian Mint
  • Dahurian Horsemint


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Synonyms

  • Horminum clinopodiifolium Pers. [unknown]
  • Lepechinia clinopodiifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Mentha origanoides Maxim. ex Trautv. [unknown]
  • Satureja ussuriensis (Regel & Maack) Kudô [unknown]
  • Calamintha ussuriensis Regel & Maack [unknown]
  • Mentha aquatica sibirica Briq. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium usuriense Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Mentha dahurica (also called Dahurian mint, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a square stem and opposite leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape. Native to China, it can be found in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha dahurica 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

Flower: Pale pink to purple, with a yellow throat. Seed: Small, dark brown, and flat. Seedlings: Long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha dahurica 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 dahurica

Mentha dahurica is native to Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Mentha dahurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha dahurica?

Mentha dahurica

What are the common names of Mentha dahurica?

Dahurian mint, Dahurian wild mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha dahurica?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124604: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.