Clinopodium acinos
Basil Balm, Basil Thyme
Other regional names: Mother Of Thyme
- Mother Of Thyme
Also known as: Acinos acinos (L.) Huth +19 more
- Acinos acinos (L.) Huth
- Acinos acinos (Lam.) Dandy
- Acinos acuminatus Friv.
- Acinos arvensis (Lam.) Dandy
- Acinos arvensis subsp. arvensis
- Acinos arvensis subsp. eglandulosus (Klokov) Tzvelev
- Acinos arvensis subsp. villosus (Pers.) Soják
- Acinos arvensis var. acuminatus (Friv.) Šilic
- Acinos arvensis var. argutus (Rchb.) Šilic
- Acinos arvensis var. lancifolius (Murb.) Šilic
- Acinos arvensis var. perennans (Vis.) Šilic
- Acinos arvensis var. villosus (Pers.) Šilic
- Acinos clinopodiifacie Gilib.
- Acinos eglandulosus Klokov
- Acinos infectus Klokov
- Acinos inflectus Klokov
- Acinos schizodontus Klokov
- Acinos subcrispus Klokov
- Acinos thymoides Moench
- Acinos thymoides var. perennans Vis.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Clinopodium acinos (commonly known as Basil Balm or Basil Thyme) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kazakhstan, Magadan, New York, New Zealand South, Primorye, Vermont, Wisconsin