Status:
valid
Authors:
Serg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva 6-7: 5 (1936 publ. 1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324392
Common Names
- Minussinensis Thyme
- Minussinensis Thymus
- Minussinensis' Thyme
Synonyms
- Thymus serpyllum stepposus Serg. [unknown]
Description
Thymus minussinensis (also called Spanish Marjoram, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small pink flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus minussinensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a culinary herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus minussinensis has small white flowers that have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus minussinensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape.
Where to Find Thymus minussinensis
Thymus minussinensis is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows and sunny hillsides.
Thymus minussinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus minussinensis?
Thymus minussinensis
What type of plant is Thymus minussinensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Thymus minussinensis grow?
It grows in rocky, dry areas of the Mediterranean
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,