Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
menthifolium
ID:
893043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Host) Stace

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Galicia 2: 199 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892378



Common Names

  • Mint-Leaved Wild Basil
  • Wild Basil
  • Clinopodium menthifolium


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Description

Clinopodium menthifolium (also called Mint-leaved Savory, among many other common names) is an aromatic perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Himalayan region and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has a tufted habit and its leaves are linear and have a minty aroma. Its inflorescence is a raceme of flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium menthifolium is a species of plant that is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium menthifolium sub. ascendens (Jord.) Govaerts
Clinopodium menthifolium sub. hirtum (Briq.) Govaerts
Clinopodium menthifolium sub. menthifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium menthifolium has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium menthifolium is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing herb that forms dense mats of foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn by digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections.

Where to Find Clinopodium menthifolium

Clinopodium menthifolium can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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-43597: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.