Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Wilson) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 920 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890943
Common Names
- Bucheri Clinopodium
- Clinopodium Bucheri
- Bucher's Clinopodium
Description
Clinopodium bucheri (also called African basil, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Clinopodium bucheri is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clinopodium bucheri has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and round with a light green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Clinopodium bucheri is best done by sowing seeds in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Clinopodium bucheri
Clinopodium bucheri is native to the Mediterranean region.
Clinopodium bucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinopodium bucheri?
Clinopodium bucheri
What is the common name of Clinopodium bucheri?
Bucher's savory
What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium bucheri?
Clinopodium bucheri is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, 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,