Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 514 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891726
Common Names
- Clinopodium gracile
- Graceful Basil
- Graceful Calamint
Description
Clinopodium gracile (also called Slender Basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its aromatic leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Clinopodium gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clinopodium gracile has small, white flowers that are clustered in spikelets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have short, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clinopodium gracile is a perennial herb that grows in clumps. It is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Clinopodium gracile
Clinopodium gracile is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.
Clinopodium gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinopodium gracile?
Clinopodium gracile
What is the common name of Clinopodium gracile?
Slender Basil
What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium gracile?
Woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,