Mentha royleana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mentha sylvestris var. royleana
• Mentha longifolia subsp. royleana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, Mentha royleanana is situated within the genus Mentha.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Its distribution extends into China, where it is specifically located in the Tibet region. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented to inhabit Pakistan. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Mentha royleanana is defined by its presence in specific montane environments, where it thrives across a significant altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting diverse terrains within an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 2800 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant adapts to varying climatic conditions, ranging from lower subtropical zones to higher temperate elevations. Its ecological niche is often associated with moist soils and riparian habitats common to these altitudes, allowing it to colonize different microclimates throughout its specialized range.

Elevational range max:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Mentha royleanana is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are located at the soil surface or just below it. As a hemicryptophyte, the plant utilizes these protected buds to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions, allowing it to regenerate each growing season from the base. This life strategy ensures its persistence in its natural habitat, as the vegetative structures remain poised at the ground level to facilitate rapid regrowth once environmental conditions become favorable.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Mentha royleanana is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting plant, functioning without the need for external structures for climbing, as it is classified as a self-supporting type rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. It maintains a strictly independent existence, exhibiting no parasitic behavior towards host organisms, and is strictly terrestrial in its ecological niche, lacking any epiphytic tendencies.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mentha royleana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Mentha royleana has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic.

Antioxidant

1. Scientific reports

Hypoglycemic

1. Scientific reports

Conditions

Mentha royleana has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, hypoglycemic.

Gram-negative bacteria

1. ACS omega

Gram-positive bacteria

1. ACS omega

Hypoglycemic

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Mentha royleana has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CeONPs, Mentha royleana leaves extract.

Ceonps

1. ACS omega

Mentha royleana leaves extract

1. Scientific reports