Mentha cervina
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643fe332519f8561800216 |
| Scientific name | Mentha cervina |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 578 (1753) |
Description Top
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In vitro research has also reported the plant's ability to inhibit the growth of human cancer cells.
Overall, Mentha cervina is a unique and valuable plant, with a strong aroma and a variety of traditional and potential medicinal uses. It is native to the western Mediterranean Sea region and is facing population declines and localized extinctions. Its taxonomy has been complex, but it is now recognized as a distinct species within the Mentha genus. It has a limited distribution and is considered a Near Threatened species on the IUCN Red List. Its uses range from culinary to medicinal, and it has been found to have potential antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
Overall, Mentha cervina is a unique and valuable plant, with a strong aroma and a variety of traditional and potential medicinal uses. It is native to the western Mediterranean Sea region and is facing population declines and localized extinctions. Its taxonomy has been complex, but it is now recognized as a distinct species within the Mentha genus. It has a limited distribution and is considered a Near Threatened species on the IUCN Red List. Its uses range from culinary to medicinal, and it has been found to have potential antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
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| Mentha multifida | Stokes | Bot. Mat. Med. 3: 318 (1812) |
| Mentha punctata | Moench | Suppl. Meth. : 146 (1802) |
| Preslia cervina | Fresen. | Syll. Pl. Nov. 2: 238 (1828) |
| Preslia glabriflora | Opiz | Naturalientausch 8: 88 (1824) |
| Preslia villiflora | Opiz | Naturalientausch 8: 88 (1824) |
| Pulegium cervinum | Mill. | Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 3 (1768) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
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| Spanish | poleo de ciervo |
| Arabic | نعناع أيلي |
| German | hirsch-minze |
| French | menthe des cerfs |
| Portuguese | hortelã-da-ribeira |
| Chinese | 哈特普列薄荷 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Extinct
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Macaronesia
- Azores
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- Algeria
- Morocco
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Northern Europe
- Great Britain
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Southeastern Europe
- Italy
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Southwestern Europe
- France
- Portugal
- Spain
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Northern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000240528 |
| Tropicos | 50041289 |
| INPN | 108044 |
| Flora of Italy | 4645 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:450341-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-124554 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 830098 |
| Observations.org | 119812 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 294734 |
| IUCN Red List | 164304 |
| IPNI | 450341-1 |
| iNaturalist | 326747 |
| GBIF | 3902360 |
| Freebase | /m/03cgj12 |
| EPPO | MENCE |
| EOL | 5362905 |
| USDA GRIN | 313207 |
| Wikipedia | Mentha_cervina |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |