Thymus lanceolatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 30 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324255
Common Names
- Lanceolatus Thyme
- Thyme of Lanceolatus
- Thymus lanceolatus
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- Thymus kabylicus Batt. [unknown]
Description
Thymus lanceolatus (also called Lanceolatus Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry, and sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus lanceolatus has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus lanceolatus is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Thymus lanceolatus
Thymus lanceolatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the western part of the Middle East, and in North Africa.
Thymus lanceolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus lanceolatus?
Thymus lanceolatus
Where is Thymus lanceolatus found?
It is found in Spain and Portugal.
What are the uses of Thymus lanceolatus?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for culinary purposes.
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-204974: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.