Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sipyleus
ID:
325485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 16 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324817



Common Names

  • Sipyle Thyme
  • Thyme Sipyleus
  • Thyme of Sipyle


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Synonyms

  • Thymus imbricatus Čelak. [unknown]
  • Thymus parvifolius K.Koch [unknown]
  • Thymus punctatus Vis. [unknown]
  • Thymus rariflorus K.Koch [unknown]
  • Thymus sedoides Čelak. [unknown]
  • Thymus sipyleus rosulans (Borbás) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus squarrosus Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Thymus zygioides rosulans Borbás [unknown]
  • Thymus jankae sedoides (Celak.) K.Malý [unknown]
  • Thymus jankae imbricatus Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus punctatus sipyleus (Boiss.) Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus sipyleus imbricatus (Velen.) Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus sipyleus punctatus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus sipyleus davisianus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus rariflorus ponticus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus rigidus Schott & Kotschy ex Celak. [unknown]

Description

Thymus sipyleus (also called Sipyle 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 sipyleus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus sipyleus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus sipyleus 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 sipyleus

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

Thymus sipyleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus sipyleus?

Thymus sipyleus

What is the common name of Thymus sipyleus?

Sipyleus Thyme

What are the uses of Thymus sipyleus?

Thymus sipyleus 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,

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