Thymus catharinae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Camarda
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 6: 84 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573006
Common Names
- Thymus catharinae
- Catherine's Thyme
- Catherine's Wild Thyme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus catharinae (also called Cat Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus catharinae is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus catharinae is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus catharinae is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from clumps and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist until established.
Where to Find Thymus catharinae
Thymus catharinae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Thymus catharinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus catharinae?
Thymus catharinae
What is the common name of Thymus catharinae?
Catharine's thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus catharinae?
Thymus catharinae is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.
Species in the Thymus genus
Thymus adamovicii, Thymus aitanae, Thymus alatauensis, Thymus albicans, Thymus alfredae, Thymus algeriensis, Thymus almeriensis, Thymus almijarensis, Thymus alpestris, Thymus altaicus, Thymus alternans, Thymus amurensis, Thymus antoninae, Thymus aragonensis, Thymus arcanus, Thymus arcuatus, Thymus arenarius, Thymus argaeus, Thymus armuniae, Thymus arsenijevii, Thymus artvinicus, Thymus arundanus, Thymus athous, Thymus atlanticus, Thymus atticus, Thymus aznavourii, Thymus baeticus, Thymus baicalensis, Thymus bashkiriensis, Thymus beltraniae, Thymus benitorum, Thymus bermius, Thymus bihoriensis, Thymus bleicherianus, Thymus boissieri, Thymus bornmuelleri, Thymus borysthenicus, Thymus borzygis, Thymus bovei, Thymus brachychaetus, Thymus brachychilus, Thymus bracteatus, Thymus bracteosus, Thymus bractichina, Thymus brevipetiolatus, Thymus broussonetii, Thymus bulgaricus, Thymus bulsanensis, Thymus caespititius, Thymus calcareus,
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-268441: Based on the initial data import
Ignazio Camarda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camarda' in the authors string.