Mentha australis
Mentha australis, commonly known as Australian mint bush, is a versatile aromatic shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its refreshing fragrance, this plant offers significant medicinal potential. It is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial and soothing properties, making it a valuable botanical resource in both herbal remedies and wellness.
- Scientific name: Mentha australis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Mentha under the species name Mentha australis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mentha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mentha australis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 澳洲薄荷 (zh-hans), 澳洲薄荷 (zh-hant), 澳洲薄荷 (zh-hk), and 澳洲薄荷 (zh). Additionally, in Arabic, it is known as نعناع جنوبي (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 澳洲薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 澳洲薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 澳洲薄荷 | Wikidata |
| ar | نعناع جنوبي | Wikidata |
| zh | 澳洲薄荷 | Wikidata |
| th | มินต์ออสเตรเลีย | Wikidata |
| fa | نعناع استرالیایی | Wikidata |
| arz | نعناع جنوبى | Wikidata |
| yue | 澳洲薄荷 | Wikidata |
| mk | Австралиско нане | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions throughout the Australian continent. Specifically, its presence is recorded within the state of New South Wales. It can also be found growing in the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the subtropical areas of Queensland. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the southern regions of South Australia and the island of Tasmania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mentha australis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, rosmarinic acid, sagerinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sagerinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |