Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 150: 406 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805560
Common Names
- Clinopodium paradoxum
- Paradoxum Clinopodium
- Paradoxum Basil
Description
Clinopodium paradoxum (also called 'Paradoxical Clinopodium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clinopodium paradoxum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clinopodium paradoxum is white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clinopodium paradoxum is an evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division, but can also be done by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Clinopodium paradoxum
Clinopodium paradoxum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Clinopodium paradoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinopodium paradoxum?
Clinopodium paradoxum
What is the growth rate of Clinopodium paradoxum?
Clinopodium paradoxum grows at a moderate rate.
What is the best soil type for Clinopodium paradoxum?
Clinopodium paradoxum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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,