Thymus guerrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Sáez & Sánchez-Gómez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 51: 157 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324092
Common Names
- Thyme guerrae
- Guerrae Thyme
- Guerrae's Thyme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus guerrae (also called Guerra'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 guerrae 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
The flower of Thymus guerrae is a small, pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus guerrae 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 guerrae
Thymus guerrae can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.
Thymus guerrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus guerrae?
Thymus guerrae
Where is Thymus guerrae found?
It is found in Spain and Portugal.
What are the uses of Thymus guerrae?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for culinary purposes.
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-204818: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.
Francisco Sáez Soto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Sáez' in the authors string.