Status:
valid
Authors:
Heuff. ex Griseb. & Schenk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Arch. Naturgesch. 18(1): 328 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323896
Common Names
- Comosus Thymus
- Comosus Thymus Orchid
- Comosus Thymus Flower
Synonyms
- Thymus comosus albiflorus Morariu & B.Draghica [unknown]
- Thymus transsilvanicus Schur [unknown]
- Thymus chamaedrys comosus (Heuff. ex Griseb. & Schenk) Nyman [unknown]
- Thymus chamaedrys comosus (Heuff. ex Griseb. & Schenk) Nyman [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum macrophyllus (Rchb.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus humifusus macrophyllus Rchb. [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum comosus (Heuff. ex Griseb. & Schenk) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum haynaldii Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum transsilvanicus (Schur) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus comosus transsilvanicus (Schur) Borbás [unknown]
- Thymus comosus macrophyllus Gusul. [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum pubescens Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum hirsutior Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus comosus hirsutior Borbás [unknown]
Description
Thymus comosus (also called Woolly Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has small, linear leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus comosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus comosus is a small, yellow flower with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus comosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Thymus comosus
Thymus comosus is native to Europe and can be found in mountainous regions, dry meadows, and sunny hillsides.
Thymus comosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus comosus?
Thymus comosus
What is the common name of Thymus comosus?
Woolly Thyme
What is the growth habit of Thymus comosus?
It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial herb
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,