Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
243981

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 4(3): 21 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243313



Common Names

  • Micromeria imbricata
  • Imbricate Micromeria
  • Micromeria Imbricata


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Synonyms

  • Micromeria forskahlei Benth. [unknown]
  • Micromeria neumannii Gürke ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Micromeria ovata cinereotomentosa A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Micromeria punctata Benth. [unknown]
  • Micromeria purtschelleri Gürke ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Micromeria schimperi Vatke [unknown]
  • Satureja imbricata Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja ovata R.Br. [unknown]
  • Satureja punctata R.Br. [unknown]
  • Satureja punctata rigida Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Thymus imbricatus Forssk. [unknown]
  • Micromeria biflora punctata (Benth.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Micromeria biflora cinereotomentosa (A.Rich.) Chiov. [unknown]
  • Satureja biflora cinereotomentosa (A.Rich.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Satureja ovata cinereotomentosa (A.Rich.) Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Micromeria microphylla remota Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Micromeria microphylla imbricata Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Micromeria biflora hirsuta Fiori [unknown]
  • Clinopodium imbricatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Micromeria imbricata (also called Imbricate Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. It has small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromeria imbricata var. imbricata
Micromeria imbricata var. villosa (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding
Micromeria imbricata var. rhodesiaca (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria imbricata is small, white or pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria imbricata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Micromeria imbricata

Micromeria imbricata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Micromeria imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria imbricata?

Micromeria imbricata

What is the family of Micromeria imbricata?

Lamiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria imbricata?

Tropical forests

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