Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
892533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 17 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891868

Common Names

  • Hintoniorum Basil
  • Hintoniorum Clinopodium
  • Hintoniorum Calamint

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Description

Clinopodium hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium hintoniorum is a plant species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium hintoniorum has small, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium hintoniorum is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. 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 hintoniorum

Clinopodium hintoniorum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43550: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.