Crested late-summer-mint (Elsholtzia ciliata, Bot. Not. 1941: 129 (1941))

Family: Lamiaceae

Author: (Thunb.) Hyl.

Bibliography: Bot. Not. 1941: 129 (1941)

Year: 1941

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Elsholtzia

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Asia to Pen. Malaysia

Description

The Crested late-summer-mint, scientifically known as Elsholtzia ciliata, is a captivating plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Recognized for its resilient adaptability, this plant is native to temperate regions of Asia extending all the way to Peninsular Malaysia.

Elsholtzia ciliata is a versatile annual herb that often thrives in late summer, as its common name suggests. It is a standout member of the mint family, notable for its aromatic properties and its distinctive, finely fringed leaves, which give rise to its specific epithet “ciliata.”

The plant typically exhibits a growth pattern characterized by upright, branching stems that are adorned with whorls of small, purple or lavender flowers. These blooms provide not only aesthetic appeal but also attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to the ecology of the regions in which it grows.

Crested late-summer-mint has been documented and classified since 1941, as noted in the botanical literature “Bot. Not. 1941: 129,” where the botanist (Thunb.) Hyl. contributed to its formal scientific description. The plant’s historical and botanical significance is upheld through its ongoing study and the appreciation of its ecological role.

In addition to its ornamental value, Elsholtzia ciliata has been utilized in traditional practices throughout its native range. The essential oils extracted from the plant are often employed in creating fragrances and therapeutic products, owing to their pleasant scent and potential medicinal properties.

Overall, the Crested late-summer-mint is a remarkable plant that not only enhances garden landscapes with its beauty but also offers various functional uses. Its presence in temperate Asian regions and as far south as Peninsular Malaysia underscores its adaptability and ecological importance.

Common Names

Eng: crested late-summer-mint, crested latesummer mint, crested elsholtzia, ciliate elsholtzia, crested late-summer mint
Deu: echte kamm-minze, echte kammminze, wimper-kammminze, echte kamminze
Dan: kryddermynte, ægte kryddermynte
Lit: kvapioji aniužė
Pol: morzymięta orzęsiona
Lav: patrina sievmētra, matain
Swe: helttaminttu, kammynta, kryddmynta
Fin: helttaminttu
Nob: kammynte
Nno: kammynte
Ces: klasnatka brvitá
Est: suga-rihumünt
Fra: elsholtzie ciliée
En: Crested late-summer-mint, Crested latesummer mint, Vietnamese Balm, Crested elsholtzia, Ciliate elsholtzia, Crested late-summer mint
Ar: إلشولتزية مهدبة
Be: Эльсгольцыя Патрэна
Zh: Xiang ru, 香薷
Cs: Klasnatka brvitá
Da: Kryddermynte, Ægte kryddermynte
Et: Suga-rihumünt
Fi: Helttaminttu, Kesähelttaminttu
Fr: Elsholtzie ciliée
De: Echte Kamminze, Echte Kammminze, Vietnamesische Melisse, Echte Kamm-Minze, Wimper-Kammminze
Ja: Naginata-kōju
Ko: 향유
Lv: Patrina sievmētra, Matain
Lt: Kvapioji aniužė
Nb: Kammynte
Nn: Kammynte
Pl: Marzymięta grzebieniasta, Morzymięta orzęsiona
Ru: Эльсгольция реснитчатая, Или Эльшольция реснитчатая
Sv: Kammynta, Helttaminttu, Kryddmynta
Zh-tw: 香薷
Vi: Kinh giới

Synonyms

• Elsholtzia saxatilis ((Kom.) Nakai ex Kitag.)
• Mentha baikalensis (Georgi)
• Mentha perilloides (Spreng.)
• Elsholtzia cyprianii var. longipilosa ((Hand.-Mazz.) C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang)
• Mentha ovata (Cav.)
• Elsholtzia cristata f. ruderalis (Kom.)
• Elsholtzia cristata f. leucantha (Nakai)
• Elsholtzia splendens var. hallasanensis ((Y.N.Lee) M.Kim)
• Sideritis ciliata (Thunb.)
• Elsholtzia cristata var. saxatilis ((Kom.) Nakai)
• Elsholtzia ciliata f. leucantha (T.Lee)
• Elsholtzia communis var. longipilosa (Hand.-Mazz.)
• Hyssopus ocymifolius (Lam.)
• Elsholtzia splendens f. albiflora ((Y.N.Lee) M.Kim)
• Elsholtzia formosana (Hayata)
• Elsholtzia cristata f. saxatilis (Kom.)
• Mentha cristata (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don)
• Elsholtzia cristata var. ramosa (Nakai)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. remota (C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. ramosa ((Nakai) C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. duplicatocrenata (C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. depauperata (C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang)
• Elsholtzia pseudocristata (H.Lév. & Vaniot)
• Elsholtzia springia (Y.N.Lee)
• Perilla polystachya (D.Don)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. brevipes (C.Y.Wu & S.C.Huang)
• Elsholtzia patrinii ((Lepech.) Garcke)
• Mentha patrinii (Lepech.)
• Elsholtzia ciliata var. minima (Nakai)
• Hyssopus bracteatus (C.C.Gmel. ex Steud.)
• Sideritis ciliata var. mokpoensis (Vaniot)
• Elsholtzia interrupta (Ohwi)
• Elsholtzia pseudocristata var. saxatilis ((Kom.) P.Y.Fu)
• Elsholtzia hallasanensis f. albiflora (Y.N.Lee)
• Elsholtzia hallasanensis (Y.N.Lee)
• Elsholtzia cristata (Willd.)
• Elsholtzia serotina (Kom.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Cambodia (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Chita (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Korea (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Laos (native)
• Malaya (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Myanmar (native)
• Nansei-shoto (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• Taiwan (native)
• Thailand (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Vietnam (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Baltic States (introduced)
• Belarus (introduced)
• Central European Rus (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• Denmark (introduced)
• East European Russia (introduced)
• Germany (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Manitoba (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• North Dakota (introduced)
• North European Russi (introduced)
• Northwest European R (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Romania (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• Turkey-in-Europe (introduced)
• Ukraine (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)
• Yugoslavia (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2927075)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90101-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth