Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
1416734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Pérez) Puppo

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 3 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429199



Common Names

  • Micromeria
  • Micromeria canariensis
  • M. canariensis


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Description

Micromeria canariensis (also called 'Canary micromeria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in dry grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria canariensis is used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromeria canariensis sub. meridialis (P.Pérez) Puppo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria canariensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria canariensis is a hardy perennial native to the Canary Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Micromeria canariensis

Micromeria canariensis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Micromeria canariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria canariensis?

Micromeria canariensis

What is the common name of Micromeria canariensis?

Canary Island Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria canariensis?

It is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores

Species in the Micromeria genus

Micromeria acropolitana, Micromeria albanica, Micromeria angosturae, Micromeria arganietorum, Micromeria benthamii, Micromeria benthamineolens, Micromeria biflora, Micromeria bourlieri, Micromeria brivesii, Micromeria browiczii, Micromeria carpatha, Micromeria chionistrae, Micromeria conferta, Micromeria confusa, Micromeria cremnophila, Micromeria cristata, Micromeria croatica, Micromeria cymuligera, Micromeria debilis, Micromeria douglasii, Micromeria elliptica, Micromeria ericifolia, Micromeria filiformis, Micromeria flagellaris, Micromeria fontanesii, Micromeria forbesii, Micromeria glomerata, Micromeria graeca, Micromeria guichardii, Micromeria hedgei, Micromeria helianthemifolia, Micromeria herpyllomorpha, Micromeria hispida, Micromeria hochreutineri, Micromeria hybrida, Micromeria hyssopifolia, Micromeria imbricata, Micromeria inodora, Micromeria intermedia, Micromeria juliana, Micromeria kerneri, Micromeria lachnophylla, Micromeria lanata, Micromeria lasiophylla, Micromeria lepida, Micromeria leucantha, Micromeria macrosiphon, Micromeria madagascariensis, Micromeria marginata, Micromeria meteorica,

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

IPNI record: 77150373-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429404
Pedro Luis Pérez de Paz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Pérez' in the authors string.
Pamela Puppo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puppo' in the authors string.