Plectranthus amboinicus
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Plectranthus amboinicus

Mexican mint
Indian borage
Spanish thyme
French thyme
soup mint
Indian mint
country borage

  family lamiaceae 
  genus plectranthus 

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Identification
Genus  Plectranthus Species  amboinicus Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Mexican mint   Indian borage   Spanish thyme   French thyme   soup mint   Indian mint   country borage Family  LAMIACEAE Specimen number  S11219 Data source  HtZn p156
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 3' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to light shade Water  Well drained Optimal soil texture  Rich Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 10a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Plectranthus amboinicus needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for Mexican mint (also known as Indian borage, Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Indian mint and country borage) is one that is rich. Full sun to light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  Plectranthus amboinicus is most often used cooked.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  lemon scented leaves when rubbed Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Tender Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Cooked Nutritional value  Edible parts  Leaves Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Plectranthus amboinicus is a perennial. Leaves: Mexican mint (locally known in some parts as Indian borage, Spanish thyme, French thyme, soup mint, Indian mint and country borage) has rounded leaves with toothed edges in arranged in whorls. Flowers: This plant has flowers in spikes. The flowers are typically of a blue color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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