Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymifolium
ID:
323353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schreb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Pl. Verticill. Unilab. Gen. Sp. : l (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322685



Common Names

  • Thymifolium Germander
  • Teucrium thymifolium
  • Germander


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Synonyms

  • Teucrium hervieri Briq. & O.Deb. [unknown]
  • Teucrium buxifolium thymifolium (Schreb.) Pau [unknown]
  • Teucrium buxifolium thymifolium (Schreb.) Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Teucrium buxifolium diversifolium Pau ex Vicioso [unknown]

Description

Teucrium thymifolium (also called Thyme-Leaved Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium thymifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Teucrium thymifolium is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium thymifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and wide. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Teucrium thymifolium

Teucrium thymifolium is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Teucrium thymifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium thymifolium?

Teucrium thymifolium

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium thymifolium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Teucrium thymifolium?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Teucrium genus

Teucrium abutiloides, Teucrium africanum, Teucrium afrum, Teucrium albicaule, Teucrium albidum, Teucrium alborubrum, Teucrium alexeenkoanum, Teucrium algarbiense, Teucrium alopecurus, Teucrium alpestre, Teucrium alyssifolium, Teucrium amplexicaule, Teucrium andrusi, Teucrium angustissimum, Teucrium anlungense, Teucrium annandalei, Teucrium antiatlanticum, Teucrium antilibanoticum, Teucrium antitauricum, Teucrium apollinis, Teucrium aragonense, Teucrium arduinoi, Teucrium argutum, Teucrium aristatum, Teucrium aroanium, Teucrium asiaticum, Teucrium atratum, Teucrium aureiforme, Teucrium aureocandidum, Teucrium aureum, Teucrium badiae, Teucrium balearicum, Teucrium balfourii, Teucrium balthazaris, Teucrium barbarum, Teucrium barbeyanum, Teucrium bergadense, Teucrium betonicum, Teucrium bicolor, Teucrium bicoloreum, Teucrium bidentatum, Teucrium botrys, Teucrium brachyandrum, Teucrium bracteatum, Teucrium brevifolium, Teucrium bubanii, Teucrium bullatum, Teucrium burmanicum, Teucrium buxifolium, Teucrium campanulatum,

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,