Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
893588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaniot) C.Y.Wu & S.J.Hsuan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Observ. Fl. Hwangshan : 168 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892923

Common Names

  • Clinopodium polycephalum
  • American Basil
  • Wild Basil

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Description

Clinopodium polycephalum (also called Many-Headed Calamint, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands, preferring moist soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It can also be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium polycephalum has small, white flowers with a single seed per flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium polycephalum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Clinopodium polycephalum

Clinopodium polycephalum can be found in Europe.

Clinopodium polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium polycephalum?

Clinopodium polycephalum

What is the common name of Clinopodium polycephalum?

Many-headed Basil

What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium polycephalum?

Grasslands, open woodlands, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43647: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Shwe Jye Hsuan (1932-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Hsuan' in the authors string.