Thymus mohamedii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tahiri & Rejdali
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 18: 189 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324398
Common Names
- Mohamedii Thyme
- Mohamedii Thymus
- Mohamedii' Thyme
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- Thymus mohamedii mohamedii [unknown]
Description
Thymus mohamedii (also called Moroccan Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small pink flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus mohamedii is used as an ornamental plant and as a culinary herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus mohamedii is a small, white, two-lipped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus mohamedii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape.
Where to Find Thymus mohamedii
Thymus mohamedii is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows and sunny hillsides.
Thymus mohamedii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus mohamedii?
Thymus mohamedii
What type of plant is Thymus mohamedii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Thymus mohamedii grow?
It grows in rocky, dry areas of the Mediterranean
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
Moh Rejdali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rejdali' in the authors string.
B. Tahiri: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tahiri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996736-1: Based on the initial data import