Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides
Mentha longifolia typhoides
Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides, commonly known as Wild Mint, is a versatile aromatic herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its pungent scent and cooling properties, this subspecies is widely used to soothe digestive issues, alleviate respiratory discomfort, and reduce inflammation, making it a staple in herbal wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 is known by several specific designations depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as Mentha longifolia typhoides, while in French, the name remains Mentha longifolia typhoides. Similarly, in Russian, it is identified as Mentha longifolia typhoides, and in Spanish, it is called Mentha longifolia typhoides. Finally, in Italian, the common name used is Mentha longifolia typhoides.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
| fr | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
| ru | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
| es | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
| it | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
| bg | Mentha longifolia typhoides | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mentha longifolia subsp. typhoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |