Plectranthus is a large and widespread genus with a diversity of ethnobotanical uses. The
genus is plagued with numerous nomenclatural disharmonies that make it difficult to collate …

Background A robust molecular phylogeny is fundamental for developing a stable
classification and providing a solid framework to understand patterns of diversification …

The potential value of DNA barcoding for the identification of medicinal plants and
authentication of traded plant materials has been widely recognized; however, a number of …

Lamiaceae, the sixth largest angiosperm family, contains more than 7000 species
distributed all over the world. However, although considerable progress has been made in …

For thousands of years mint has enjoyed an honored place in pharmacopoeias and kitchen
cupboards in India, China, Europe, North America, and elsewhere. Today the amount of …

Abstract Background and Aims The genus Salvia has traditionally included any member of
the tribe Mentheae (Lamiaceae) with only two stamens and with each stamen expressing an …

• Premise of the study: The mint family (Lamiaceae) is the sixth largest family of flowering
plants, with the tribe Mentheae containing about a third of the species. We present a detailed …

The world demand for lavender essential oil is still increasing. Despite of growing interest
and the commercial importance of lavender oil it is not clear how environmental and …

Lamioideae comprise the second‐largest subfamily in Lamiaceae. Although considerable
progress has recently been made in Lamioideae phylogenetics, the subfamily remains one …

Background The study of traditional knowledge of medicinal plants has led to discoveries
that have helped combat diseases and improve healthcare. However, the development of …