Scientific Name: Mentha australis

Common Name: river mint

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Lamiaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Perennial herb; erect or ascending stems branch at 30-60 cm high.

Height (m): 0.3 – 0.8

Flowers: Numerous white flowers in axillary false whorls.

Fruit: Nutlet

Municipality
Launceston
Plant Communities
Sedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Local in marshes in northern and central districts.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Waterlogged

Soil Tolerance

Poorly-drained

General Notes

Vigorous, can be invasive in moist locations. Strong peppermint aroma.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Can be grown from seed.

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

Fresh seed is recommended.

Cutting & Division Information

Propagated easily from cuttings.