Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
892157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan ex H.W.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 221 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891492



Common Names

  • Clinopodium discolor
  • Discolored Basil
  • Discolored Mint


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Description

Clinopodium discolor (also called Discolor Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to the Mediterranean region. It is an erect herb, growing to a height of 0.3-0.6 m, with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, stony and sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium discolor has small, white flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium discolor is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clinopodium discolor

Clinopodium discolor can be found in the western United States, especially in the Rocky Mountains. It is a perennial herb that grows in alpine meadows and other high-altitude areas.

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-43515: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Shwe Jye Hsuan (1932-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Hsuan' in the authors string.