Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternans
ID:
324337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 293 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323669

Common Names

  • Alternating Thymus
  • Thymus
  • Thymus Alternans

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Description

Thymus alternans (also called Alternating Thyme, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, white, five-petalled flowers and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus alternans is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus alternans has small white flowers, with four petals, and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus alternans is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 10 inches in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and should be 4-6 inches in length. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Thymus alternans

Thymus alternans is native to the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.

Thymus alternans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus alternans?

Thymus alternans

What is the common name of Thymus alternans?

Alternate-leaved Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus alternans?

Thymus alternans is native to Europe and grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

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,