Thymus leucospermus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartvig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 155: 206 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324277
Common Names
- Leucospermus Thyme
- Thyme of Leucospermus
- Thymus leucospermus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus leucospermus (also called White-seeded 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 leucospermus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus leucospermus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus leucospermus 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 leucospermus
Thymus leucospermus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Middle East, and in North Africa.
Thymus leucospermus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus leucospermus?
Thymus leucospermus
What is the natural habitat of Thymus leucospermus?
Thymus leucospermus is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
What are the common uses of Thymus leucospermus?
Thymus leucospermus is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments
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-204994: Based on the initial data import
Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.