Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentilis
ID:
241377

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240709



Common Names

  • Mentha gentilis
  • Gentile Mint
  • Gentile Horsemint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha agardhiana Fr. [unknown]
  • Mentha beckeri Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha calvescens Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha cantalica Hérib. [unknown]
  • Mentha ciliata Opiz ex Fresen. [unknown]
  • Mentha cinerea Opiz [unknown]
  • Mentha crepiniana Durand [unknown]
  • Mentha cruciata Opiz ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Mentha dentata Moench [unknown]
  • Mentha elegans Lej. [unknown]
  • Mentha elliptica Lej. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis cardiaca (Baker) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pauliana (F.W.Schultz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis vesana Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha gracilis Sole [unknown]
  • Mentha grata Host [unknown]
  • Mentha heleogeton Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha hortensis Tausch ex W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Mentha cardiaca kmetiana Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha pauciflora Figert [unknown]
  • Mentha pauliana F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha perdentata Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha cardiaca pergracilis Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha postelbergensis Opiz [unknown]
  • Mentha pratensis Sole [unknown]
  • Mentha pugetii Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha resinosa Opiz [unknown]
  • Mentha rhomboidifolia Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha sarntheinii Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha strailii Durand [unknown]
  • Mentha stricta Becker ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Mentha subgentilis Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha subundulata Borbás [unknown]
  • Mentha variegata Sole [unknown]
  • Mentha vegeta Baker [unknown]
  • Mentha vesana Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis agardhiana (Fr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis hortensis Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pratensis (Sole) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis rubra Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis pauliana (F.W.Schultz) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pugetii (Pérard) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha arvensis gracilis (Sole) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis ciliata Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis grata (Host) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis variegata (Sole) Sm. [unknown]
  • Mentha grata variegata (Sole) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha rubra crepiniana (T.Durand) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis cuneifolia Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis elliptica (Lej.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis legitima Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pauliana (F.W.Schultz) Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis cardiaca (Baker) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis gracilis (Sole) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis reichenbachii Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis friesii Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis stricta Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis resinosa (Opiz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pseudorubra Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis cacosma Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis heleogeton (Heinr.Braun) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis kmetiana (Heinr.Braun) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis beckeriana Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis ovata Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha dentata agraria (Opiz ex Fresen.) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha elliptica variegata (Sole) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis pratensis (Sole) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha pratensis crispa Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis crispa (Benth.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis scandica Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis hercynica Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis schierliana Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis hackenbruckii Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis nemoricola Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis gratiosa Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis geniata Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha arrhenii H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis arrhenii (H.Lindb.) Hyl. [unknown]
  • Mentha variegata Sole [unknown]
  • Mentha cardiaca J.Gerard ex Baker [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis gentilis [unknown]
  • Mentha gentilis variegata Moldenke [unknown]
  • Mentha resinosa wuerlii Opiz ex Heinr.Braun & Topitz [unknown]

Description

Mentha gentilis (also called Gentile 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 Europe, it can be found in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha gentilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha gentilis 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 gentilis

Mentha gentilis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Mentha gentilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha gentilis?

Mentha gentilis

What are the common names of Mentha gentilis?

Gentile Mint

What are the uses of Mentha gentilis?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in food and beverages

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