Thymus oriolanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Fabregat & M.B.Crespo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Colecc. Hist. Rigual : 122 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810426
Common Names
- Thymus oriolanus
- Oriolanus Thymus
- Oriolanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus oriolanus (also called 'Oriola's Thymus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus oriolanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus oriolanus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus oriolanus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Thymus oriolanus
Thymus oriolanus is native to the Mediterranean region.
Thymus oriolanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus oriolanus?
Thymus oriolanus
What is the common name of Thymus oriolanus?
Oriolan's Thyme
Where is Thymus oriolanus found?
Thymus oriolanus is found in Spain
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-348681: Based on the initial data import
Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Myriam Fabregat (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fabregat' in the authors string.