Thymus funkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 125 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324041
Common Names
- Thyme funkii
- Funkii Thyme
- Funkii's Thyme
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- Origanum funkii Kuntze [unknown]
- Thymus longiflorus funkii (Coss.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
- Thymus membranaceus funkii (Coss.) Pau [unknown]
Description
Thymus funkii (also called Funker'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, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus funkii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thymus funkii sub. funkiiThymus funkii sub. sabulicola (Coss.) Sánchez-Gómez
Thymus funkii sub. burilloi Sánchez-Gómez
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus funkii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus funkii 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 funkii
Thymus funkii can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.
Thymus funkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus funkii?
Thymus funkii
What is the common name of Thymus funkii?
Funkii Thyme
What is the growth habit of Thymus funkii?
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-204768: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.