Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kunashirense
ID:
892763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 7: 369 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892098

Common Names

  • Clinopodium kunashirense
  • Kunashir Calamint
  • Kunashir Basil

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Description

Clinopodium kunashirense (also called Kunashir Basil, Kunashir Wild Basil, and Mountain Balm, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Asia. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams and roadsides. It has small white flowers and grows to a height of about 1 foot (30 cm).

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium kunashirense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can be used in areas with low rainfall.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium kunashirense has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium kunashirense is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Clinopodium kunashirense

Clinopodium kunashirense can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming, and in northern Mexico.

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-43571: Based on the initial data import
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.