Mentha darvasica explained

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

Taxonomy

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

Description

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

Use

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

References

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mentha darvasica. International Plant Names Index. 2020-12-22.
2. Web site: Mentha darvasica Boriss., Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 284 (1954).. World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 2020-12-22.