Mentha cunninghamii
Mentha cunninghamii (Benth.) Benth.
Mentha cunninghamii is a species of mint native to New Zealand, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is commonly referred to as New Zealand mint or Māori mint and is found on the Chatham Islands, as well as the North and South Islands of New Zealand. This species was first described in 1848.
Description
Mentha cunninghamii is a member of the Mentha genus and is part of the Lamiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mint or deadnettle family. The species is native to New Zealand and is restricted to the Chatham Islands, along with the North and South Islands. It was first published in 1848 by the botanist Bentham, and its scientific name has been attributed to him. Common names for the plant include New Zealand mint and Māori mint, reflecting its indigenous and regional significance. No further details on its specific morphology or uses are provided in the source data.
Distribution
Chatham Is. · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Mentha consimilsMicromeria cunninghamii
