Biology:Mentha darvasica

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Mentha darvasica
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Mentha
Species:
M. darvasica
Binomial name
Mentha darvasica
Borissova

Mentha darvasica is a mint species within the genus Mentha, native to Darvaz, Tajikistan.[1][2] The species was recorded by Russian botanist Antonina Borissova in 1954.[3]

Taxonomy

While it is accepted as a distinct species by authorities such as Plants of the World Online,[4] some authors have treated Mentha darvasica as a synonym of Mentha longifolia.[5]

Description

A perennial species, Mentha darvasica grows stems 20–30 centimeters long, and propagates via rhizomes.[6] It produces ovate to oblong-ovate leaves of 1 to 3 centimeters.[7]

Use

Mentha darvasica has been reported to have anthelmintic (antiparasitic) characteristics.[8] It has been used against the nematodes Bunostomum, Chabertia ovina and Trichostrongylidae.[9]


Notes

References

  • Borissova, A. G. (1977). "Genus 1301. Mentha L.". Flora of the U.S.S.R.. 21. B.K. Shishkin (ed.), N Landau (trans.). Jerusalem: Keterpress Enterprises. pp. 427–450. ISBN 0-7065-1573-0. 
  • Kirby, Margie; Segal, Dorothy; Humphrey, Judith; Edwards, Shirley (1972). Index-catalogue of Medical and Veterinary Zoology: Supplement. U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
  • Proceedings, third International Congress of Parasitology: a conference of the World Federation of Parasitologists, Munich, August 25th to 31st, 1974. Facta Publication. 1974. 
  • Quattrocchi, Umberto (2016-04-19). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set). CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4822-5064-0. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15342694 entry