Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaucasicus
ID:
325579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ronniger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 31: 140 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324911



Common Names

  • Transcaucasian Thyme
  • Thyme Transcaucasicus
  • Thyme of Transcaucasian


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Synonyms

  • Thymus fominii Klokov & Des.-Shost. [unknown]
  • Thymus superbus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus ziaratinus Klokov & Des.-Shost. [unknown]
  • Thymus bakurianicus Klokov [unknown]

Description

Thymus transcaucasicus (also called Transcaucasian 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 transcaucasicus is used as a culinary herb and in perfumes. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and can be used to treat respiratory and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus transcaucasicus has white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus transcaucasicus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Georgia. 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 transcaucasicus

Thymus transcaucasicus can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Thymus transcaucasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus transcaucasicus?

Thymus transcaucasicus

What is the common name of Thymus transcaucasicus?

Transcaucasian Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus transcaucasicus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-205608: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ronniger (1871-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronniger' in the authors string.