The pineapple scent may vary from plant to plant and is not particularly strong. Mentha suaveolens in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Mentha suaveolens variegata pineapple mint pineapple mint is hardy to zone 6, and likes full sun in all but the hottest areas where afternoon shade is preferable. Pineapple mint mentha suaveolens variegata in the mints. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The plants database includes the following species of mentha. Mentha suaveolens synonyms, mentha suaveolens antonyms.
An mentha suaveolens in uska species han magnoliopsida nga ginhulagway ni jakob friedrich ehrhart. A clarification of the distribution and identity of mentha suaveolens and mentha xrotundifolia is. Apple mint, woolly mint mentha suaveolens by mystic aug 30, 2001 12. Pdf botanical and genetic characterization of mentha suaveolens. Beneficial effect of mentha suaveolens essential oil in the. Although there are a few reports on the antioxidant property of m. Investigation of the different fractions of the ethanolic extract of the aerial parts of m. Mentha mint is a genus of about 25 species and many hundreds of varieties of flowering plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. Mentha suaveolens ehrhart is an accepted species name. It is possibly native as mapped, but its native range is. Application of mentha suaveolens essential oil as an antimicrobial agent in fresh turkey sausages article pdf available january 2018 with 408 reads how we measure reads. Plant database entry for pineapple mint mentha suaveolens variegata with 9 images, one comment, and 33 data details. Pdf application of mentha suaveolens essential oil as an.
Ms is an aromatic herb with fruit and a spearmint flavor, used in the mediterranean areas as a traditional medicine. Information from its description pag e there is shown below. The light green leaves are variegated with white or cream markings, heavily savoyed, and slightly hairy on the underside. The common garden mint is spearmint, not peppermint as most people assume. Mint s essential oils are used in perfume, cosmetics, air fresheners, drink flavorings, candies and medications. Journal of the south carolina academy of science, 2015, l1 33. Mentha suaveolens, the apple mint, pineapple mint, woolly mint or roundleafed mint synonyms m. Mentha suaveolens, the apple mint, pineapple mint, woolly mint or roundleafed mint, is a member of the mint family lamiaceae. In a previous work 21, we demonstrated in vitro and in vivo mentha suaveolens essential oils eoms antifungal activity against different c. Essential oils from apple mint mentha suaveolens and.
The genus mentha of the lamiaceae family is represented by about 19 species and natural hybrids. All leaves sessile, corrugate, margin crenate or crenateserrate. The natural diversity of the oil composition among mentha suaveolens accessions is currently being investigated. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Mentha suaveolens is a perennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. Mentha also known as mint, from greek mintha, linear b mita is a genus of plants in the family lamiaceae mint family. Aarvormige bloeiwijze blad zittend of kort gesteeld. Mentha suaveolens ehrhart database of vascular plants of. Apple mint is a member of the mint genus mentha mentha suaveolens that ranges through southern and western europe and.
It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb or for ground cover. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. Apple mint herb is a member of the mint genus mentha mentha suaveolens that ranges through southern and western europe and the western mediterranean region. Essential oils from apple mint mentha suaveolens and passionflower. Eoms and one of its main chemical constituentspiperitenone oxide. Mentha suaveolens roundleaved mint, apple mint, pineapple.
Mentha suaveolens mensuoverview eppo global database. Mentha suaveolens is an aromatic herb that has a wide range of biological activities, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. It is in flower from august to september, and the seeds ripen from september to october. This herb is generally grown as a culinary herb or ground cover. Eoms and one of its main chemical constituentspiperitenone oxide po. Herbs perennial, bearing leafy stolons, glabrous or subglabrous throughout. Gray clemson university, clemson, sc 29634 undergraduate authors. Mentha suaveolens, often called apple mint, is a rhizomatous, upright perennial which is most commonly grown as a culinary herb andor ground cover. Chemical and biological study of mentha suaveolens ehrh. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 125435 with original publication details. Mentha suaveolens plants collected in various regions of morocco contain a high percentage of monoterpenes oxides, such as piperitenone oxide and piperitoneoxide, terpenic alcohol phenol, pcymen8ol, geraniol, terpineol, and borneol and terpenic ketones pulegone and piperitenone. Make yourself a tea barrel and use pineapple mint often. Pineapple mint, mentha suaveolens variegata the genus mentha is a large group of plants in the mint family lamiaceae. Pineapple mint, mentha suaveolens variegata master.
Apple mint known as the mint family but includes many of the other important aromatic cooking herbs, like basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, and catnip. It is represented by about 19 species and natural hybrids, mainly perennial herbs. Studies on cognition, coordination, and chemical components evelyn f. Mentha suaveolens roundleaved mint, apple mint, pineapple mint. Mentha suaveolens plants collected in various regions of morocco contains a high percentage of oxides such as piperitenone oxide peo and piperitone oxide po, terpenic alcohol fenohol, pcymen8ol, geraniol, terpineol and borneol and terpenic ketones pulegone and piperitenone all of which account for 65% to 90% of the total essential oil. Apple mint mentha suaveolens in the mints database. The composition of the main constituents of the essential oil of two different chemotypes of mentha suaveolens has been investigated during development. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Kundnani college of pharmacy, worli, mumbai 18 1research centre, ajanta pharma ltd.
However, its former abundance may be in part due to overrecording, as many early records of m. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Mentha suaveolens is a perennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in. Genus mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer details m. Essential oil of two chemotypes of mentha suaveolens during. Apple mint is a member of the mint genus mentha mentha suaveolens that ranges through southern and western europe and the western mediterranean region. Lamiaceae essential oil and its main constituent piperitenone oxide. Mentha suaveolens metadata this file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Effects of mentha suaveolens essential oil alone or in. Find the perfect apple mint mentha suaveolens stock photo. Apple mint mentha suaveolens uses, health benefits and. Mentha species mentha suaveolens name synonyms mentha bauhinii ten.
It is also used for garnishing purpose and in salads. Mentha simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The objective of this study was to determine the protective. Mentha, pineapple mint, variegated apple mint mentha. Mint is well thought of in mexico, where it is known as yerba buena, the good herb. It typically grows to 2 tall and spreads by rhizomes to form an attractive ground cover. Pdf antibacterial and antifungal activity of essential oils of mentha. Mentha suaveolens variegata is a hybrid derived from apple mint. Its leaves can be used to make apple mint jelly as well as to give a flavor in dishes. Likes full sun in all but the hottest areas where afternoon shade is preferable. Plant database entry for apple mint mentha suaveolens with 16 images, 3 comments, and 33 data details. Apple mint is a perennial herb plant that grows tall and is sometimes called the woolly mint.
Apple mint mentha suaveolens wooly mint, pineapple mint, apple mint mentha suaveolens m. For these reasons, our interest was directed to the study of antifungal effects of mentha suaveolens essential oil, alone or in combination with other antifungal drugs. Essential oils from apple mint mentha suaveolens and passionflower fruit passiflora incarnata. Benefits and nutrition of apple mint herb mentha suaveolens. Biological activities and chemistry article pdf available in molecules 205. Effects of mentha suaveolens essential oil alone or in combination with other drugs in candida albicans evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine, feb 2014 annarita stringaro, elisabetta vavala, marisa colone, federico pepi, giuseppina mignogna, stefania garzoli, serena cecchetti, rino ragno, letizia angiolella. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Chemical composition and biological activities of the essential oil.
It has an extensive range of biological activities, including cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, hypotensive and insecticidal properties, among others. Application of mentha suaveolens essential oil as an antimicrobial agent in fresh turkey sausages. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. It is native to southern and western europe including the mediterranean region. Pdf this paper deals with the detailed botanical study of the stems and leaves of mentha suaveolens ehrh. The genus mentha is a large group of plants in the mint family lamiaceae. Scientific name the scientific name for apple mint is mentha suaveolens. It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown. Species, taxonomy, occurrence and uses based on phylogenetic analysis of morphology, chromosome numbers and major essential oil constituents the genus mentha mint, an important member of the lamiaceae family, is highly diverse 5,6. Wil je meer informatie ontvangen of tips over deze mentha suaveolens. Apple mint known as the mint family but includes many of the other important aromatic cooking.