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Horse Mint

Mentha longifolia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Guinea and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Lamiales (อันดับกะเพรา)
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Species
Mentha longifolia (Horse Mint)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Menta Selvatica
French Menthe Sylvestre
German Ross-Minze

Similar Species in Mentha

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Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
Least Concern
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Bergamot Mint
Mentha aquatica
Least Concern
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Bushy Mint
Mentha gracilis
Endangered
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Apple Mint
Mentha villosa
Not Evaluated
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Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
Critically Endangered
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Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Not Evaluated
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Black Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Not Evaluated
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Bigleaf Mint
Mentha rotundifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Horse Mint?
The scientific name of Horse Mint is Mentha longifolia. It belongs to the genus Mentha.
What is the conservation status of Horse Mint?
Horse Mint (Mentha longifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Horse Mint live?
Horse Mint is found in Distributed across Guinea and Norway.. Countries include Guinea, Norway.
What family does Horse Mint belong to?
Horse Mint (Mentha longifolia) belongs to the genus Mentha, which is part of the taxonomic family Lamiaceae.
Is Horse Mint endangered?
No, Horse Mint (Mentha longifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Horse Mint belong to?
Horse Mint (Mentha longifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Horse Mint?
The closest relatives of Horse Mint in the genus Mentha include Apple Mint, Bergamot Mint, Bushy Mint, Apple Mint, Pennyroyal.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Mentha — 15 Species

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Apple Mint
Mentha suaveolens
LC 🐾
Bergamot Mint
Mentha aquatica
LC 🐾
Bushy Mint
Mentha gracilis
EN 🐾
Apple Mint
Mentha villosa
NE 🐾
Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium
CR 🐾
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
NE 🐾
Black Peppermint
Mentha piperita
NE 🐾
Bigleaf Mint
Mentha rotundifolia
NE 🐾
Mint
Mentha verticillata
LC 🐾
American Corn Mint
Mentha canadensis
NE 🐾
bush-loving mint
Mentha dumetorum
NE 🐾
sweet mint
Mentha suavis
NE 🐾
Common Mint
Mentha arvensis
LC 🐾
Corsican Mint
Mentha requienii
NE
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Horse Mint
Mentha longifolia
LC
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