Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
vulgare
ID:
894200

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 587 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000893535



Common Names

  • Clinopodium vulgare
  • Vulgare Basil
  • Vulgare Calamint


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Description

Clinopodium vulgare (also called Wild Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium vulgare is a low-growing herb that is often used as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in areas with mild climates and is tolerant of wet soils. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium vulgare sub. arundanum (Boiss.) Nyman
Clinopodium vulgare sub. orientale Bothmer
Clinopodium vulgare sub. vulgare

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium vulgare has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium vulgare is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It is a low-maintenance herb that requires minimal care and can be used as a groundcover or in borders and rock gardens.

Where to Find Clinopodium vulgare

Clinopodium vulgare can be found in western North America, from Alaska and British Columbia south to California and Arizona.

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,

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