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Clinopodium umbrosum - (M.Bieb.)K.Koch.

Common Name
Family Lamiaceae
USDA hardiness 6-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Forest shade and damp places, 1700 - 2500 metres in the Himalayas[145].
Range W. Asia - Caucasia, Afghanistan and the Himalayas.
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Clinopodium umbrosum


Clinopodium umbrosum

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Clinopodium umbrosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Calamintha umbrosum.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Vulnerary

The juice of the leaves is applied to cuts and wounds[272].

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Other Uses

Essential

Yields an essential oil[145]. No more details are given.

Special Uses

Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in almost any well-drained soil[1].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 21°c. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse. Plant them out in the summer if they have made sufficient growth, otherwise plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Division in spring. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer or following spring. Cuttings of soft wood in May or June.

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Iran (north), Turkey (northeast), Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation (Dagestan) TROPICAL ASIA: Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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(M.Bieb.)K.Koch.

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