Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
carolinianum
ID:
891703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 5 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891038

Common Names

  • Carolinianum wild basil
  • Clinopodium carolinianum
  • Carolinianum clinopodium

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Description

Clinopodium carolinianum (also called White Basil, among many other common names) is an aromatic, herbaceous perennial native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has white flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium carolinianum is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a privacy screen. It is also used as a low-maintenance ornamental grass and is often used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium carolinianum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium carolinianum is a clump-forming perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is best suited for full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Clinopodium carolinianum

Clinopodium carolinianum can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Clinopodium carolinianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium carolinianum?

Clinopodium carolinianum

What is the common name of Clinopodium carolinianum?

Carolina Woodland Sage

What is the growth rate of Clinopodium carolinianum?

Slow

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-43476: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.