Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
244010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent. ex P.Pérez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Vieraea 5: 82 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243342



Common Names

  • Micromeria leucantha
  • White-flowered Micromeria
  • Micromeria Leucantha


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Synonyms

  • Satureja leucantha (Svent. ex Pérez de Paz) R.H.Willemse [unknown]

Description

Micromeria leucantha (also called White-Flowered 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 leucantha 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria leucantha 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 leucantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Micromeria leucantha

Micromeria leucantha is native to the Mediterranean region.

Micromeria leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria leucantha?

Micromeria leucantha

What is the family of Micromeria leucantha?

Lamiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria leucantha?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127296: Based on the initial data import
Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
Pedro Luis Pérez de Paz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Pérez' in the authors string.