Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trautvetteri
ID:
325582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov & Des.-Shost.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. (Baku) 2: 303 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324914



Common Names

  • Trautvetter Thyme
  • Thyme Trautvetteri
  • Thyme of Trautvetter


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Synonyms

  • Thymus incanus (Trautv.) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum incanus Trautv. [unknown]
  • Thymus trautvetteri ovatus Akhmed-zade [unknown]
  • Thymus trautvetteri rutifolia Akhmed-zade [unknown]

Description

Thymus trautvetteri (also called Trautvetter's 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 trautvetteri 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 trautvetteri 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 trautvetteri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Greece. 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 trautvetteri

Thymus trautvetteri is native to the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Thymus trautvetteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus trautvetteri?

Thymus trautvetteri

What is the common name of Thymus trautvetteri?

Trautvetter's Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus trautvetteri?

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-205610: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilevich Klokov (1896-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klokov' in the authors string.
Nathalie A. Desjatova-Shostenko (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Des.-Shost.' in the authors string.