Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Rasoobrazov. Thymus Sov. Soyuza : 171 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573138
Common Names
- Thymus groenlandicus
- Greenland Thyme
- Greenland Wild Thyme
Description
Thymus groenlandicus (also called Greenland Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has small, oval leaves and pink flowers. It typically grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus groenlandicus is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: pink, Seed: globose, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus groenlandicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Divisions should be taken from the root system and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.
Where to Find Thymus groenlandicus
Thymus groenlandicus can be found in Greenland.
Thymus groenlandicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus groenlandicus?
Thymus groenlandicus
What is the common name of Thymus groenlandicus?
Greenland thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus groenlandicus?
Thymus groenlandicus is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.
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,