Minthostachys verticillata

Minthostachys verticillata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Minthostachys
Species:	M. verticillata
Binomial name
Minthostachys verticillata (Griseb.) Epling

Minthostachys verticillata, commonly known as peperina, is the only species of the genus Minthostachys known from Argentina. It occurs in the northwestern and central regions of the country. It may be the most economically important species of its genus, as it is collected extensively for its essential oils. These have been repeatedly examined for their composition, variability, and possible pharmacological effects.^[1][2][3] Due to varying views on the circumscription of species, the species is sometimes subsumed with others under the catch-all name Minthostachys mollis.

References

1. ^ Lizzi, S.M., Retamar, J.A., 1975. Aceite esencial de Minthostachys verticillata (Griseb.) Epling. Rivista Italiana Essenze, Profumi, Piante Officinali, Aromi, Saponi, Cosmetici, Aerosol 57, 219–220.
2. ^ Primo, V., Rovera, M., Zanon, S., Oliva, M., Demo, M., Daghero, J., Sabini, L., 2001. Determination of the antibacterial and antiviral activity of the essential oil from Minthostachys verticillata (Griseb.) Epling. Revista Argentina de Microbiología 33(2), 113–117.
3. ^ Zyglado, J.A., Maestri, D.M., Lamarque, A.L., Guzmán, C.A., Velasco-Negueruela, A., Pérez-Alonso, M.J., García-Vallejos, M.C., Grosso, N.R., 1996. Essential oil variability of Minthostachys verticillata. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 24, 319–323.