Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maximilianea
ID:
241670

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Flora 37: 472 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241002



Common Names

  • Mentha maximilianea
  • Maximilian's Mint
  • Maximilian's Horsemint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha lamiifolia Ten. [unknown]
  • Mentha langii Steud. ex Hagenb. [unknown]
  • Mentha suavis lamiifolia Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha suavis maximilianea (F.W.Schultz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea weissenburgensis (F.W.Schultz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea duffortii Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea baileyi (Briq.) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha weissenburgensis F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea baileyi Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea weissenburgensis (F.W.Schultz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea suavis Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha canescens mauponii (Gadeceau) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha canescens suavis (Briq.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha canescens duffourii Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha canescens weissenburgensis (F.W.Schultz) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha canescens maximilianea (F.W.Schultz) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea recedens F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea exserta F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Mentha maximilianea willkommii Topitz [unknown]

Description

Mentha maximilianea (also called Maximilian'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 maximilianea 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 maximilianea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha maximilianea 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 maximilianea

Mentha maximilianea is native to Europe and North Africa. It is commonly found in moist meadows, along riverbanks, and in wetlands.

Mentha maximilianea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha maximilianea?

Mentha maximilianea

What is the common name of Mentha maximilianea?

Maximilian's Mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha maximilianea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,