Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 16 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890716
Common Names
- Clinopodium Argenteum
- Silver Basil
- Silverweed
Description
Clinopodium argenteum (also called Silver basil, among many other common names) is an annual herb species native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is tolerant of dry conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Clinopodium argenteum is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as an accent plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clinopodium argenteum is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clinopodium argenteum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Clinopodium argenteum
Clinopodium argenteum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.
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,