Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaicum
ID:
215729

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 596 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215058

Common Names

  • Horminum pyrenaicum
  • Pyrenaicum Horminum
  • Pyrenaicum Hormi

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Synonyms

  • Melissa pyrenaica Scop. [unknown]
  • Pasina pyrenaea Bubani [unknown]
  • Thymus horminum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Horminum pyrenaicum (also called 'Pyrenean Horminum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Horminum pyrenaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horminum pyrenaicum has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horminum pyrenaicum is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Horminum pyrenaicum

Horminum pyrenaicum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, fields, and roadsides.

Horminum pyrenaicum FAQ

What is Horminum pyrenaicum?

Horminum pyrenaicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

Where does Horminum pyrenaicum grow?

Horminum pyrenaicum is native to Europe.

What type of environment does Horminum pyrenaicum prefer?

Horminum pyrenaicum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun.

Species in the Horminum genus

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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