Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
892892

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 11: 110 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892227



Common Names

  • Macranthous Basil
  • Clinopodium macrostemum
  • Large-flowered Wild Basil


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Description

Clinopodium macranthum (also called Large-flowered Calamint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny, rocky places, typically on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium macranthum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium macranthum has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium macranthum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Clinopodium macranthum

Clinopodium macranthum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is also found in North Africa.

Clinopodium macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium macranthum?

Clinopodium macranthum

What is the family of Clinopodium macranthum?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Clinopodium macranthum?

Large-flowered Basil

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-43583: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.