Status:
valid
Authors:
(Epling & Játiva) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 17 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891585
Common Names
- Fanleaf Wild Basil
- Fanleaf Calamint
- Fanleaf Clinopodium
Description
Clinopodium flabellifolium (also called Mountain Balm, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clinopodium flabellifolium is a tropical plant that is grown for its ornamental foliage and flowers. The plant is often used as a ground cover or in containers. It is also used as a border plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clinopodium flabellifolium has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clinopodium flabellifolium is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Clinopodium flabellifolium
Clinopodium flabellifolium is native to Europe and can be found in the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean.
Clinopodium flabellifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinopodium flabellifolium?
Clinopodium flabellifolium
What is the common name of Clinopodium flabellifolium?
Fanleaf Clinopodium
What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium flabellifolium?
Grasslands and meadows in Europe and Asia
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,