Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
chinense
ID:
891769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 515 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891104



Common Names

  • Chinense Wild Basil
  • Clinopodium chinense
  • Chinense Basil


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Description

Clinopodium chinense (also called Chinese Basil, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium chinense is a popular ornamental grass used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium chinense sub. chinense
Clinopodium chinense sub. grandiflorum (Maxim.) H.Hara
Clinopodium chinense var. parviflorum (Kudô) H.Hara
Clinopodium chinense var. shibetchense (H.Lév.) Koidz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium chinense has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium chinense is a clumping bamboo that can reach up to 4 feet in height and spread up to 6 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full to partial sun. Propagation is best done through division of clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Clinopodium chinense

Clinopodium chinense can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Clinopodium chinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium chinense?

Clinopodium chinense

What are the growing conditions for Clinopodium chinense?

Clinopodium chinense prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

What is the hardiness zone for Clinopodium chinense?

Clinopodium chinense is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

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-43482: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.