Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thracicus
ID:
325559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 16 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324891



Common Names

  • Thracian Thyme
  • Thyme Thracicus
  • Thyme of Thrace


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Synonyms

  • Thymus alsarensis Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus balcanus montenegrinus Rohlena & Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus drahiscensis (Ronniger) Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus gabrielae Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus humifusus longidens Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus lanicaulis Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus longidens Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus longidens drabiscensis Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus nikolovii nobilis Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus thracicus alsarensis (Ronniger) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus thracicus longidens (Velen.) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus thracicus montenegrinus (Rohlena & Ronniger) Jalas [unknown]
  • Thymus thracicus nobilis (Ronniger) Baden [unknown]

Description

Thymus thracicus (also called Thracian thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus thracicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus thracicus 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 thracicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Bulgaria. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.

Where to Find Thymus thracicus

Thymus thracicus is native to the Balkan Peninsula, including Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania.

Thymus thracicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus thracicus?

Thymus thracicus

What is the common name of Thymus thracicus?

Thracian Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus thracicus?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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