Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
8456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 453 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007785



Common Names

  • Thymopsis Brittonii
  • Britton's Thymopsis
  • Britton's Thyme


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Synonyms

  • Neothymopsis brittonii Britton & Millsp. [unknown]

Description

Thymopsis brittonii (also called Britton's Thyme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Thymopsis brittonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymopsis brittonii is white with yellow centers and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymopsis brittonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, space the plants 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Thymopsis brittonii

Thymopsis brittonii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and other grassy areas.

Thymopsis brittonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymopsis brittonii?

Thymopsis brittonii

What is the common name of Thymopsis brittonii?

Thyme-leaf False Pennyroyal

What is the natural habitat of Thymopsis brittonii?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils

Species in the Thymopsis genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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