Status:
valid
Authors:
Opiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. : 60 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241575
Common Names
- Mentha villoso-nervata
- Nerve Mint
- Nerve-Leaf Mint
Synonyms
- Mentha viridis villosa-nervata (Opiz) Briq. [unknown]
Description
Mentha villoso-nervata (also called wild 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 villoso-nervata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, and as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mentha villoso-nervata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mentha villoso-nervata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Mentha villoso-nervata
Mentha villoso-nervata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Mentha villoso-nervata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mentha villoso-nervata?
Mentha villoso-nervata
What is the common name of Mentha villoso-nervata?
Nerve-Leaved Mint
What is the natural habitat of Mentha villoso-nervata?
Mentha villoso-nervata is native to Europe and is found in moist grasslands, roadsides, and waste places.
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,