Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasjukov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 43: 144 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335681
Common Names
- Spryginii Thyme
- Spryginii Thymus
- Spryginii Thymus Plant
Description
Thymus spryginii (also called Sprygin's Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Russia. It has a single stem and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,000–4,000 m. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus spryginii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus spryginii has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with ovate to obovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus spryginii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 4.
Where to Find Thymus spryginii
Thymus spryginii is found in Russia.
Thymus spryginii FAQ
What is the common name of Thymus spryginii?
Sprygin's Thyme
What is the scientific name of Sprygin's Thyme?
Thymus spryginii
What is the natural habitat of Thymus spryginii?
It is found in dry meadows in Russia
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,