Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
893890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 516 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893225



Common Names

  • Clinopodium suaveolens
  • Sweet Basil
  • Sweet Calamint


Searching for Clinopodium suaveolens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Clinopodium suaveolens (also called sweet basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a bushy habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows and dry rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an herbal remedy and has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium suaveolens has small, white flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with a tuft of narrow, oval-shaped leaves at the top.

Searching for Clinopodium suaveolens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium suaveolens is a low-growing, perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in well-drained, moist soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and divisions should be made in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clinopodium suaveolens

Clinopodium suaveolens is native to Europe and North Africa.

Clinopodium suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium suaveolens?

Clinopodium suaveolens

What is the family of Clinopodium suaveolens?

Lamiaceae

Where is Clinopodium suaveolens native to?

North America

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-43675: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.