Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
loesenerianum
ID:
892859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mansf.) A.Granda

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 922 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892194

Common Names

  • Loesener's Basil
  • Clinopodium loesenerianum
  • Wild Basil

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Description

Clinopodium loesenerianum (also called Loesener's Calamint, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny, rocky places, typically on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium loesenerianum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a food crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium loesenerianum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium loesenerianum is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Clinopodium loesenerianum

Clinopodium loesenerianum can be found in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.

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-43580: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
Arturo Granda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Granda' in the authors string.