Mentha × gracilis
Mentha ×gracilis
Mentha × gracilis, commonly known as a hybrid mint, is a versatile botanical species prized for its refreshing aromatic properties. Often resulting from natural crossbreeding, this plant offers unique essential oils used in traditional remedies. It serves as a fragrant addition to gardens, valued for its therapeutic and culinary potential.
- Scientific name: Mentha × gracilis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae. Specifically, Mentha × gracilis is identified under the genus Mentha.
| 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 × gracilis, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 姜薄荷 (zh-hans), which is also the standard name used in mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Traditional Chinese, the plant is identified as 薑薄荷 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 姜薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 薑薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 薑薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 姜薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 姜薄荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薑薄荷 | Wikidata |
| en | Mentha ×gracilis | Wikidata |
| hsb | Dobra mjetlička | Wikidata |
| zh | 薑薄荷 | Wikidata |
| de | Mentha ×gracilis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is noted in the country of Finland. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends to the northern territory of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mentha × gracilis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, chlorophyll, germacrene D, hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), linalool.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| titanium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mentha × gracilis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abiotic stress, oxidative stress, salinity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| abiotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |