Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicus
ID:
325199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ronniger ex Rech.f.) Jalas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 150: 535 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324531



Common Names

  • Persicus Thyme
  • Persicus Thymus
  • Thyme Persicus


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Synonyms

  • Thymus hirsutus persicus Ronniger ex Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Thymus persicus (also called Persian thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to Iran and Turkey. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus persicus has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diaphoretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus persicus has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus persicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Thymus persicus

Thymus persicus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.

Thymus persicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus persicus?

Thymus persicus

What type of plant is Thymus persicus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the growth habit of Thymus persicus?

Upright, spreading

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-205240: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Karl Ronniger (1871-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronniger' in the authors string.
Jaakko Jalas (1920-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalas' in the authors string.