Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpylloides
ID:
325405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 3: 16 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324737



Common Names

  • Serpylloides Thyme
  • Serpylloides Thymus
  • Thymus serpylloides


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Synonyms

  • Origanum serpyllodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius Webb [unknown]
  • Thymus zygia serpylloides (Bory) Pau [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus serpylloides (Bory) Malag. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius nevadensis Boiss. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Thymus serpylloides is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymus serpylloides sub. gadorensis (Pau) Jalas
Thymus serpylloides sub. serpylloides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus serpylloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thymus serpylloides

Thymus serpylloides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.

Thymus serpylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus serpylloides?

Thymus serpylloides

What is the common name of Thymus serpylloides?

Serpylloides Thyme

What are the uses of Thymus serpylloides?

Thymus serpylloides is used as an ornamental plant, as a culinary herb, and for medicinal purposes.

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,