Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
892413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 515 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891748

Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Wild Basil
  • Large-Flowered Basil
  • Clinopodium Grandiflorum

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Description

Clinopodium grandiflorum (also called Large-Flowered Basil, among many other common names) is an aromatic perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium grandiflorum is an ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clinopodium grandiflorum sub. baborense (Batt.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium grandiflorum has small, white flowers, which are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are thin, erect and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium grandiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing herb that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall and the divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Clinopodium grandiflorum

Clinopodium grandiflorum is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.

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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