Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hydaspidis
ID:
892587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 515 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891922

Common Names

  • Clinopodium hydaspidis
  • Greek Basil
  • Hydaspidis Basil
  • Garden Basil

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Description

Clinopodium hydaspidis (also called Hydaspis Basil, among many other common names) is an aromatic herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, green leaves and grows to a height of 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium hydaspidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to provide erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium hydaspidis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium hydaspidis is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought. It can be used in gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Clinopodium hydaspidis

Clinopodium hydaspidis is found in the Mediterranean region.

Clinopodium hydaspidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium hydaspidis?

Clinopodium hydaspidis

What is the common name of Clinopodium hydaspidis?

Water pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Clinopodium hydaspidis?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-43555: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.