Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
893655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 66 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892990



Common Names

  • Repens Clinopodium
  • Wild Basil
  • Basil Balm


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Description

Clinopodium repens (also called Creeping Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is a low-growing herb with small, oval leaves that are typically green in color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium repens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium repens has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, dark, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium repens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate dry conditions. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be mowed to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Clinopodium repens

Clinopodium repens is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Clinopodium repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium repens?

Clinopodium repens

What is the common name of Clinopodium repens?

Creeping calamint

What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium repens?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,