Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jankae
ID:
324858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Čelak.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Flora 66: 147 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324190



Common Names

  • Jankae Thyme
  • Thyme of Jankae
  • Thymus jankae


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Synonyms

  • Origanum jankae Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thymus bellicus Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus eximius Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus jugoslavicus K.Malý [unknown]
  • Thymus praecox laniger (Borbás) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus praecox skorpilii (Velen.) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus skorpili Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus jankae eximius (Ronniger) Čáp [unknown]
  • Thymus jankae gusinjensis (Ronniger) Diklić [unknown]

Description

Thymus jankae (also called Jankae Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry, and sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus jankae is used as a culinary herb, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymus jankae is a small, white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus jankae is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Thymus jankae

Thymus jankae can be found in the western part of the Middle East, in the Caucasus region, and in Turkey.

Thymus jankae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus jankae?

Thymus jankae

What is the common name of Thymus jankae?

Jankae Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus jankae?

It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco

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,