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Description
Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum, also known as large-flowered clinopodium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. This plant is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 50 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are pink or purple in color.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clinopodium |
Appearance
Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and they are arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The flowers are pink or purple, and they grow in clusters at the top of the stem. The calyx is tubular and has five teeth, and the corolla is two-lipped. The upper lip is hooded, and the lower lip has three lobes.
Care Guide
To care for Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum, it is important to provide adequate water, fertilization, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zones. Water: This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water it regularly, but be careful not to overwater it as this can cause root rot.Fertilization: Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.Soil: This plant prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.Sunlight: Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum prefers partial shade to full sun.Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is generally pest and disease-resistant. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Habitat
Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It grows in woodland and forest edges, as well as in grassy areas and along roadsides.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum an annual or perennial plant?
A: Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is a perennial plant.Q: What is the preferred pH range for the soil for this plant?
A: Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.Q: What are some common pests and diseases that affect this plant?
A: Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is generally pest and disease-resistant. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.Q: What is the hardiness zone for this plant?
A: Clinopodium Chinense Subsp. Grandiflorum is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Related Plants
Other species in the Clinopodium genus include:
- Clinopodium acinos
- Clinopodium americanum
- Clinopodium arkansanum
- Clinopodium coccineum
- Clinopodium georgianum
References
- Flora of China. (n.d.). Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum (Takht.) C. Y. Wu & Hsuan. Retrieved September 28, 2021, from http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=250091932
- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum. Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=286200&isprofile=0&
- USDA. (n.d.). PLANTS Profile for Clinopodium chinense subsp. grandiflorum (large-flowered clinopodium). Retrieved September 28, 2021, from https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CLCHG
