Status:
valid
Authors:
Font Quer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Treb. Inst. Catalana Hist. Nat. 3: 215 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324697
Common Names
- Rubio's Thyme
- Rubio Thymus
- Thymus rubioi
Description
Thymus rubioi (also called Rubio's Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry and sunny habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus rubioi is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus rubioi has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus rubioi is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Thymus rubioi
Thymus rubioi can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in some parts of North Africa.
Thymus rubioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus rubioi?
Thymus rubioi
What is the common name of Thymus rubioi?
Rubio's Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus rubioi?
Dry, rocky slopes in 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,