Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
arkansanum
ID:
891392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) House

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 7: 130 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890727



Common Names

  • Clinopodium Arkansanum
  • Arkansas Basil
  • Arkansas Weed


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Description

Clinopodium arkansanum (also called Arkansas Basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb species native to the eastern United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist meadows and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium arkansanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clinopodium arkansanum is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium arkansanum is a perennial herb that is native to the United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Clinopodium arkansanum

Clinopodium arkansanum is native to the United States and can be found in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Species in the Clinopodium genus

Clinopodium myrianthum, Clinopodium paradoxum, Clinopodium robustum, Clinopodium vernayanum, Clinopodium barosmum, Clinopodium caricum, Clinopodium cilicicum, Clinopodium dalmaticum, Clinopodium dolichodontum, Clinopodium euosmum, Clinopodium frivaldszkyanum, Clinopodium jacquelinae, Clinopodium kilimandschari, Clinopodium nepalense, Clinopodium pulegium, Clinopodium taygeteum, Clinopodium uhligii, Clinopodium wardii, Clinopodium abyssinicum, Clinopodium acinos, Clinopodium acutifolium, Clinopodium alpestre, Clinopodium alpinum, Clinopodium amissum, Clinopodium argenteum, Clinopodium arkansanum, Clinopodium ashei, Clinopodium atlanticum, Clinopodium axillare, Clinopodium bolivianum, Clinopodium brevicalyx, Clinopodium breviflorum, Clinopodium brownei, Clinopodium bucheri, Clinopodium candidissimum, Clinopodium capitellatum, Clinopodium caroli-henricanum, Clinopodium carolinianum, Clinopodium cercocarpoides, Clinopodium chandleri, Clinopodium chilense, Clinopodium chinense, Clinopodium clivorum, Clinopodium coccineum, Clinopodium congestum, Clinopodium corsicum, Clinopodium creticum, Clinopodium cylindristachys, Clinopodium darwinii, Clinopodium debile,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:61173-2: Based on the initial data import