Acinos corsicus
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Acinos corsicus (Pers.) Getliffe |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Lamiidae Superordo: Lamianae Ordo: Lamiales Subordo: Lamiineae |
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Acinos corsicus (=Micromeria corsica) is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acinos corsicus was already described and the name validly published by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon. It was not until 1972, however, that Fiona Mary Getliffe reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Acinos corsicus is a species in the genus Acinos (calamint, a common name also used for Calamintha ) which belongs to the family of the Lamiaceae (Mint Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,1 meters and develop as mats.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acinos corsicus is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green and lanceolate.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are lipped and purple.
The fruits are drupes.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acinos corsicus is native to Corsica.
[edit] Cultivation
Acinos corsicus can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acinos corsicus
[edit] History
[edit] Acinos corsicus in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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