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Mentha longifolia typhoides

Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Mentha longifolia typhoides, scientifically known as Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides, is a distinctive subspecies of wild mint prized for its aromatic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant offers therapeutic benefits, particularly for digestive health and respiratory relief, making it a valuable subject for botanical and medicinal study.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Mentha Longifolia Typhoides
Scientific synonyms
Mentha Longifolia Subsp. Cyprica · Mentha Longifolia Var. Calliantha · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Mentha longifolia typhoides

French:

  • Mentha longifolia typhoides

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further organized into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mentha as the specific subspecies Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Mentha

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Greece and specifically on the island of Kriti. Its presence also extends to the European portion of Türkiye. Moving toward North Africa, the species is documented to inhabit Egypt. Finally, its range reaches into Western Asia, where it is located on the island of Cyprus.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Türkiye-in-Europe
Northern Africa Egypt
Western Asia Cyprus
Western Asia East Aegean Is.
Western Asia Iran
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria
Western Asia Sinai
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Chemicals reported in Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole extracts.

Preparations reported for Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Whole extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Whole extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology