Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
892458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891793



Common Names

  • Strong-Scented Wild Basil
  • Strong-Scented Basil
  • Clinopodium Graveolens


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Description

Clinopodium graveolens (also called Strong-Scented Basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its aromatic leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium graveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium graveolens sub. graveolens
Clinopodium graveolens sub. rotundifolium (Pers.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium graveolens has small, white flowers that are clustered in spikelets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium graveolens is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial, with small, fragrant leaves and white or pink flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clinopodium graveolens

Clinopodium graveolens is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Clinopodium graveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium graveolens?

Clinopodium graveolens

What is the common name of Clinopodium graveolens?

Strong-scented savory

What is the family of Clinopodium graveolens?

Lamiaceae

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-43543: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.