Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontqueri
ID:
324703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jalas) Molero & Rovira

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 39: 281 (1982 publ. 1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324035



Common Names

  • Thyme fontqueri
  • Fontqueri Thyme
  • Fontqueri's Thyme


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Synonyms

  • Thymus loscosii fontqueri Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum fontqueri (Jalas) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus fontqueri (Jalas) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Thymus fontqueri (also called Fontquer's 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 fontqueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in aromatherapy and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus fontqueri 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 fontqueri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 6-10 inches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Thymus fontqueri

Thymus fontqueri can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Thymus fontqueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus fontqueri?

Thymus fontqueri

What is the common name of Thymus fontqueri?

Fontqueri Thyme

What is the growth habit of Thymus fontqueri?

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-204762: Based on the initial data import
Julián Molero Briones (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molero' in the authors string.
Jaakko Jalas (1920-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalas' in the authors string.
Ana María Rovira (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rovira' in the authors string.