Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kilimandschari
ID:
808865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Ryding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 430 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808199



Common Names

  • Clinopodium Kilimandschari
  • Kilimanjaro Basil
  • Kilimanjaro Marjoram


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Description

Clinopodium kilimandschari (also called Kilimanjaro Clinopodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium kilimandschari is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium kilimandschari has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium kilimandschari is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clinopodium kilimandschari

Clinopodium kilimandschari can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Clinopodium kilimandschari FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium kilimandschari?

Clinopodium kilimandschari

What is the common name of Clinopodium kilimandschari?

Kilimandscharo Mint

What is the native range of Clinopodium kilimandschari?

Tanzania

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-346437: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.