Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
892012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 16 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891347

Common Names

  • Clinopodium corsicum
  • Corsican Basil
  • Corsican Mint

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Description

Clinopodium corsicum (also called Corsican Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium corsicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium corsicum has small, light blue flowers with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seeds are small, light brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium corsicum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clinopodium corsicum

Clinopodium corsicum is native to Europe and North Africa.

Clinopodium corsicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium corsicum?

Clinopodium corsicum

What is the common name of Clinopodium corsicum?

Corsican Basil

Where is Clinopodium corsicum native to?

Corsica

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-43502: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.