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Mentha requienii Benth.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesMentha requienii Benth. 
BibliographyLabiat. Gen. Spec.: 182 (1833)
Native RangeCorsica, Sardinia, s. Italy
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude500-1600m
Descriptionstems filiform, rooting, leaves ovate to orbiculate, petiolate, 2-7mm long, flowers 15-25mm long, verticillate
Size1-5cm
Colorbright lilac
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typesubshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAudibertia parviflora (Req.) Nyman
Audibertia pusilla Benth.
Mentha requienii var. hirtula Fisch. & al.
Mentha requienii var. pilosulla Rouy
Menthella requienii (Benth.) Pérard
Pulegium parviflorum (Req.) Samp.
Thymus corsicus Moris
Thymus parviflorus Req.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (COR Corse, SAR Sardegna)
     13 Southeastern Europe (ITA Italy)
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