Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
241679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 40: 493 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241011



Common Names

  • Mentha micrantha
  • Small-flowered Mint
  • Small-flowered Horsemint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha pulegium micrantha Fisch. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha pulegium micrantha (Fisch. ex Benth.) Briq. [unknown]

Description

Mentha micrantha (also called Small-flowered 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha

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

Mentha micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha micrantha?

Mentha micrantha

What is the common name of Mentha micrantha?

Small-flowered Mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha micrantha?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125015: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.