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poleo

Mentha pulegium

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Mentha pulegium (poleo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish poleo

French menthe pouliot

German Poleiminze

Portuguese poejo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of poleo?

The scientific name of poleo is Mentha pulegium. It belongs to the genus Mentha.

What is the conservation status of poleo?

poleo (Mentha pulegium) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does poleo live?

poleo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Georgia.

What family does poleo belong to?

poleo (Mentha pulegium) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.

Is poleo endangered?

Yes, poleo (Mentha pulegium) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does poleo belong to?

poleo (Mentha pulegium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of poleo?

The closest relatives of poleo in the genus Mentha include almoradux, herba buena, mastranzo, menta japonesa, menta piperita.