Thymus levitskyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 7: 365 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324290
Common Names
- Levitskyi Thyme
- Thyme of Levitskyi
- Thymus levitskyi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus levitskyi (also called Levitsky's 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 levitskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white flowers. Seed: small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus levitskyi is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant with small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Thymus levitskyi
Thymus levitskyi can be found in the Caucasus region, in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Thymus levitskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus levitskyi?
Thymus levitskyi
What is the natural habitat of Thymus levitskyi?
Thymus levitskyi is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
What are the common uses of Thymus levitskyi?
Thymus levitskyi is used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory 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-205005: Based on the initial data import
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.