Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
embergeri
ID:
324666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roussine

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Lab. Bot. Fac. Sci. Univ. Montpellier, Sér. Bot. 5: 79 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323998



Common Names

  • Thyme embergeri
  • Embergeri Thyme
  • Embergeri's Thyme


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Description

Thymus embergeri (also called Emberger's 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 embergeri 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 embergeri 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 embergeri 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 embergeri

Thymus embergeri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Thymus embergeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus embergeri?

Thymus embergeri

What is the common name of Thymus embergeri?

Embergeri Thyme

What is the growth habit of Thymus embergeri?

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,

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