Mentha gayeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trautm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Közlem. 30: 31 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240703
Common Names
- Mentha gayeri
- Gayer's Mint
- Gayer's Horsemint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mentha lykana Trautm. [unknown]
- Mentha wagneriana Trautm. [unknown]
Description
Mentha gayeri (also called Gayer's 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 Central Asia, it can be found in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mentha gayeri 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
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentha gayeri is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Mentha gayeri
Mentha gayeri can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Mentha gayeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentha gayeri?
Mentha gayeri
What are the common names of Mentha gayeri?
Gayer's Mint
What are the uses of Mentha gayeri?
It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in food and beverages
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124715: Based on the initial data import
Robert Trautmann (1873-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautm.' in the authors string.