Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
242108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. : 387 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241440



Common Names

  • Mentha suavis
  • Sweet Mint
  • Corsican Mint


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Synonyms

  • Mentha amblardii Debeaux [unknown]
  • Mentha mauponii Gadeceau [unknown]
  • Mentha rodriguezii Malinv. [unknown]

Description

Mentha suavis (also called pineapple mint, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, shady sites, such as riverbanks, woodland, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha suavis 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 flowers of Mentha suavis 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 suavis 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 suavis

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

Mentha suavis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha suavis?

Mentha suavis

What is the common name of Mentha suavis?

Sweet Mint

What is the natural habitat of Mentha suavis?

Mentha suavis 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,