Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymoides
ID:
60890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Millsp.) Alain

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Candollea xvii. 120 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060219



Common Names

  • Thymopsis
  • Thymoides
  • Woolly Thymopsis


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Synonyms

  • Tetranthus thymoides Griseb. [unknown]
  • Thymopsis wrightii Benth. [unknown]

Description

Thymopsis thymoides (also called American germander, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thymopsis thymoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymopsis thymoides has small, white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymopsis thymoides is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall. Division can be done in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Thymopsis thymoides

Thymopsis thymoides is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as sandhills and roadsides.

Thymopsis thymoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymopsis thymoides?

Thymopsis thymoides

What is the common name of Thymopsis thymoides?

Thyme-leaved Thymopsis

What is the natural habitat of Thymopsis thymoides?

It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in dry grassland and scrub at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

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,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:255705-1: Based on the initial data import