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Mentha 'Ryokubi'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
This cultivar is bred from Japanese Mint (scientific name: Mentha arvensis var. piperascens. It has a strong peppermint flavour and is used to extract essential oils.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m to 1 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m to 1 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb with an erect and spreading growth form. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | It has small, tubular flowers arranged in whorls in spike inflorescences. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It has potential to grow aggressively, so you may want to place it in a pot before putting it in the ground to limit the spread of roots. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Dentate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Microphyll ( 2.25cm2 - 20.25 cm2 ) |
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Others
| Master ID | 34480 |
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| Species ID | 8893 |
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