Acinos alpinus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moench
Source:
tro
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Methodus : 407 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069585
Common Names
- Acinos alpinus
- Alpine Calamint
- Mountain Calamint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acinos alpinus (also called Acinos alpinus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters and has oval-shaped, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acinos alpinus is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for its ornamental value. It is also used to make furniture and dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acinos alpinus is small, white, and tubular. Its seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acinos alpinus is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Acinos alpinus
Acinos alpinus is native to the Alps and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Species in the Acinos genus
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
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:444204-1: Based on the initial data import