The genus Calamintha Mill. (Labiatae) from the Iberian Península and the Balearic Islands

Abstract

The Iberian species of Calamintha Mill, are studied taxonomically, including chemical, palynological and karyological data. Two species inhabit the geographic área considered: C. nepeta, with two subspecies and C. grandiflora. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map (UTM projection) with points equivalent to 10 x 10 km quadrats. The new combinations Calamintha sect. Macromelissa (Benth.) R. Morales and C. nepeta subsp. sylvatica (Bromf.) R. Morales are proposed.

Keywords

• labiatae
• calamintha
• western mediterranean
• taxonomy
• pollen