Mentha locyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borbás
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Balaton Fl. : 364 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240916
Common Names
- Mentha locyana
- Locy's Mint
- Locy's Horsemint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mentha locyana (also called Locy's Mint, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mentha locyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mentha locyana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mentha locyana is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Mentha locyana
Mentha locyana is native to Europe and North Africa. It is commonly found in moist meadows, along riverbanks, and in wetlands.
Mentha locyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentha locyana?
Mentha locyana
What is the common name of Mentha locyana?
Locy's Mint
What is the natural habitat of Mentha locyana?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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-124914: Based on the initial data import
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.