Thymus leptophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lange
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Skr., Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. 1893: 198 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324271
Common Names
- Leptophyllus Thyme
- Thyme of Leptophyllus
- Thymus leptophyllus
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- Thymus serpyllum leptophyllus (Lange) C.Vicioso [unknown]
Description
Thymus leptophyllus (also called Leptophyllous Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and pink, white, or purple flowers. It grows in sunny, dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus leptophyllus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thymus leptophyllus sub. izcoi (Rivas Mart., A.Molina & G.Navarro) R.MoralesThymus leptophyllus sub. leptophyllus
Thymus leptophyllus sub. paui R.Morales
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus leptophyllus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Thymus leptophyllus is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Thymus leptophyllus
Thymus leptophyllus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Middle East, and in North Africa.
Thymus leptophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus leptophyllus?
Thymus leptophyllus
Where is Thymus leptophyllus found?
It is found in Turkey and Iran.
What are the uses of Thymus leptophyllus?
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-204989: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.