Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
242058

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 576 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241390



Common Names

  • Mentha Spicata
  • Spearmint
  • Spear-Leaved Mint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha balsamea Rchb. [unknown]
  • Mentha lejeunei Opiz ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis malinvaldii Ayasse ex Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha pectinata Raf. [unknown]
  • Mentha romana Garsault [unknown]
  • Mentha sylvestris oblongifolia Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis angustifolia Lej. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis glabrata Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis inarimensis (Guss.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis lejeuneana (Opiz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis hortensis Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis piperella Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis macrostemma Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis spadana Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis ocymiodora (Opiz) Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis lacerata (Opiz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha lacerata Opiz ex Strail [unknown]
  • Mentha cordato-ovata Opiz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis cordato-ovata (Opiz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis jaccardii Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha longifolia undulata (Willd.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis tenuiflora (Opiz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis laetivridis Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis allodonta Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis walteriana (Opiz) Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis laevigata (Willd.) Lamotte [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis tauscheri Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis sinuosa Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis stenophyllon Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis phaneroneura Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis holotilta Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis maderensis Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis phyllopogon Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis oligotricha Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha rubicunda Heinr.Braun & Topitz [unknown]
  • Mentha mollissima undulata (Willd.) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha crispata lacerata (Opiz) Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis angustifolia (Lej. & Courtois) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis euryphylla Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha piperita inarimensis (Guss.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis lampreilema Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis tenuis (Michx.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis exquisita Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis exquisita Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis malinvaldii (Agasse ex Briq.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis crispata (Schrad. ex Willd.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha longifolia undulata (Willd.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Mentha sylvestris glabrata Benth. [unknown]
  • Mentha viridis latifolia Pérard [unknown]
  • Mentha longifolia viridis (L.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha longifolia piperella (Lej. & Courtois) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha longifolia crispata (Schrad. ex Willd.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Mentha spicata spicata [unknown]

Description

Mentha spicata (also called Spearmint, 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 spicata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mentha spicata sub. condensata (Briq.) Greuter & Burdet
Mentha spicata sub. spicata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mentha spicata are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha spicata 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 spicata

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

Mentha spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha spicata?

Mentha spicata

What is the common name of Mentha spicata?

Spearmint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha spicata?

Mentha spicata is native to Europe and is found in moist grasslands, roadsides, and waste places.

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