Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
244033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 19 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243365



Common Names

  • Micromeria myrtifolia
  • Myrtle-leaved Micromeria
  • Micromeria Myrtifolia


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Synonyms

  • Micromeria lycia Stapf [unknown]
  • Micromeria minoa Coustur. & Gand. [unknown]
  • Micromeria obtusiflora Gand. [unknown]
  • Satureja myrtifolia (Boiss. & Hohen.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Micromeria juliana myrtifolia (Boiss. & Hohen.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Micromeria myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-Leaved 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 myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia

Micromeria myrtifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Micromeria myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria myrtifolia?

Micromeria myrtifolia

What is the common name of Micromeria myrtifolia?

Myrtle-leaved Micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria myrtifolia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky areas

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-127317: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.