Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
241069

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 505 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240401

Common Names

  • Mentha australis
  • Australis Mentha
  • Southern Mint

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Synonyms

  • Micromeria australis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mentha australis (also called 'Australian Mint', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in wet, temperate habitats. It is a perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mentha australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mentha australis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mentha australis is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Mentha australis

Mentha australis is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Mentha australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mentha australis?

Mentha australis

What is the common name of Mentha australis?

Mint Bush

Where does Mentha australis grow?

Mentha australis is native to Australia

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-124435: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.