Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulegioides
ID:
325275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 592 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324607



Common Names

  • Pulegium Thyme
  • Wild Thyme
  • Creeping Thyme


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Synonyms

  • Thymus chamaedrys mughicolus Beck [unknown]
  • Thymus jaquetianus (Ronniger) Debray [unknown]
  • Thymus parvifolius Opiz ex Déségl. [unknown]
  • Thymus pulegioides chamaedrys (Fr.) Gusul. [unknown]
  • Thymus pulegioides jaquetianus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus pulegioides ucrainicus Klokov & Des.-Shost. [unknown]
  • Thymus rochelianus Čelak. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum adscendens Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum halensis Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum viridis Čelak. [unknown]
  • Thymus sylvestris Schreb. [unknown]
  • Thymus chamaedrys glabratus (Hoffmanns. & Link) Lange [unknown]
  • Thymus chamaedrys rochelianus (Celak.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum chamaedrys (Fr.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum chamaedrys (Fr.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ovatus (Mill.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum parviflorus Becker [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum parvifolius (Opiz ex Borbás) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum parvifolius (Opiz ex Borbás) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum adscendens (Wimm. & Grab.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ovatus (Mill.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum glaber (Mill.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum noricus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pallens (Opiz ex Déségl.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum elatior Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum sylvestris Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum conglomeratus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum csatoi Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum procerus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum porcii (Borbás) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum rochelianus (Celak.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus porcii juranyianus (Borbás) Gusul. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum glaber (Mill.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum miedeanus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum helveticus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum minutus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pallens (Opiz ex Déségl.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum conglomeratus (Lyka) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ovatus (Mill.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum praelongus Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum chamaedrys (Fr.) Čelak. [unknown]

Description

Thymus pulegioides (also called Lemon Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in dry and sunny habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus pulegioides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymus pulegioides sub. effusus (Host) Ronniger
Thymus pulegioides sub. montanus (Trevir.) Ronniger
Thymus pulegioides sub. pannonicus (All.) Kerguélen
Thymus pulegioides sub. pulegioides
Thymus pulegioides sub. pilisiensis (Borbás) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus pulegioides has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus pulegioides 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 pulegioides

Thymus pulegioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in some parts of North Africa.

Thymus pulegioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus pulegioides?

Thymus pulegioides

What is the common name of Thymus pulegioides?

Pulegioides thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus pulegioides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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