Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tragothymus
ID:
244146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 73 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243478



Common Names

  • Micromeria tragothymus
  • Tragothymus Micromeria
  • Tragothymus Sage


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Synonyms

  • Thymus inodarus Benth. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium ericifolium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Micromeria tragothymus (also called Tragothymus Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers are small and white in color, and the plant has a strong, minty scent.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria tragothymus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria tragothymus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria tragothymus 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 tragothymus

Micromeria tragothymus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Micromeria tragothymus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria tragothymus?

Micromeria tragothymus

What is the family of Micromeria tragothymus?

Lamiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria tragothymus?

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-127420: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.