Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

The Lamiaceae (the mint family) are important and many are of great economic importance. They are widely used in traditional systems of medicine and horticulture.

Research on the Lamiaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is multi-disciplinary. Current research encompasses macromorphology, molecular systematics, phytochemistry, cytogenetics, and palynology.

The research team produces Vitex (formerly the Lamiales Newsletter) which acts as an international forum for discussion and contact between all researchers working on the Lamiaceae and Verbenaceae.

For further information, please select one of the following topics:

• Definition of Lamiaceae

• General uses

• List of genera

• Current research

• Publications list (incomplete)

• Lavandula collection

• Lamiales / Vitex Newsletter

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