Genus Origanum L.


Summary
Genus number:
8562
Last updated:
24 January 2017
Family:
Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae)
Subfamily:
Nepetoideae
Tribe:
Mentheae
Subtribe:
Menthinae
Accession count:

47 (38  active, 20  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-6.
  2. Ietswaart, J. H. 1980. A taxonomic revision of the genus Origanum (Labiatae). Leiden Bot. Ser. 4:1-153.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=8562. Accessed 5 October 2026.