Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
axillare
ID:
891489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 919 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890824



Common Names

  • Axillare Wild Basil
  • Clinopodium axillare
  • Axillare Clinopodium


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Description

Clinopodium axillare (also called Wild Basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has a slender, erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are ovate and toothed, with a pointed tip. It is found in moist, shady soils in open areas, such as woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium axillare has been used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a forage grass for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium axillare sub. uniflorum (Rusby ex Briq.) J.R.I.Wood
Clinopodium axillare sub. axillare

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium axillare has small, white flowers, small, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium axillare is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Clinopodium axillare

Clinopodium axillare is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43455: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.