Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
324656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Serg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva 79-80: 8 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323988



Common Names

  • Thyme elegans
  • Elegant Thyme
  • Elegans Thyme


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Description

Thymus elegans (also called Elegant Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant with small, ovate leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a strong, spicy aroma and flavor and is used to season soups, stews, and sauces. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus elegans has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. Its seedlings are small and green, with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus elegans is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. Division is done in the spring or fall and the root clumps should be replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thymus elegans

Thymus elegans is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Thymus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus elegans?

Thymus elegans

What is the common name of Thymus elegans?

Elegant Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus elegans?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,