Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nubigenum
ID:
893338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892673

Common Names

  • Alpine Basil
  • Nubian Basil
  • Wild Basil

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Description

Clinopodium nubigenum (also called Mountain Balm, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is a low-growing plant, usually reaching a height of 10–20 cm. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium nubigenum is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium nubigenum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium nubigenum is a perennial herb native to Japan. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Clinopodium nubigenum

Clinopodium nubigenum is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean.

Clinopodium nubigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinopodium nubigenum?

Clinopodium nubigenum

What is the common name of Clinopodium nubigenum?

Mountain basil

Where is Clinopodium nubigenum found?

Clinopodium nubigenum is found in the Caucasus region of Europe

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-43624: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.