Clinopodium abyssinicum
Also known as: Calamintha abyssinica A.Rich. +3 more
- Calamintha abyssinica A.Rich.
- Melissa abyssinica Hochst.
- Micromeria abyssinica Benth.
- Satureja abyssinica (Benth.) Briq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Clinopodium abyssinicum is an annual or shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms