Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
piperitum
ID:
893556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Murata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 28: 30 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000892891

Common Names

  • Clinopodium piperitum
  • American Basil
  • Wild Basil

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Description

Clinopodium piperitum (also called Peppermint Basil, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, oval leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clinopodium piperitum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinopodium piperitum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinopodium piperitum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, fertile soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in prepared soil.

Where to Find Clinopodium piperitum

Clinopodium piperitum is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy.

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-43644: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Gen Murata (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murata' in the authors string.