Thymus cimicinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blum ex Ledeb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 348 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323878
Common Names
- Cimicinus Thymus
- Cimicinus Thymus Orchid
- Cimicinus Thymus Flower
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- Origanum cimicinum Kuntze [unknown]
- Thymus dubjanskii Klokov & Desjat.-Shost. [unknown]
- Thymus zheguliensis Klokov & Desjat.-Shost. [deprecated]
Description
Thymus cimicinus (also called Cimicine Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has small, linear leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus cimicinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, pink or mauve, 5-7mm in diameter, with 4-5 petals. Seed: Small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Germinate in autumn and winter.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus cimicinus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Thymus cimicinus
Thymus cimicinus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Thymus cimicinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus cimicinus?
Thymus cimicinus
What is the common name of Thymus cimicinus?
Cimicine Thyme
What is the growth habit of Thymus cimicinus?
It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial herb
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-204613: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
John Leo Blum (1917-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blum' in the authors string.