Thymus odoratissimus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 9 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324472
Common Names
- Odoratissimus Thyme
- Odoratissimus Thymus
- Thyme Odoratissimus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Thymus austriacus Bernh. ex Rchb. [unknown]
- Thymus brachyphyllus Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus bracteatus Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus comptus Griseb. [unknown]
- Thymus degenianus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens Willd. [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens degenianus (Lyka) Soó [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens firmus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens pilosus (Opiz) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens serpens Opiz ex Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus Velen. [unknown]
- Thymus piligerus Opiz ex Rchb. [unknown]
- Thymus pilosus Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus pilosus tokajensis (Lyka) Soó [unknown]
- Thymus senilis Dichtl [unknown]
- Thymus serpens Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum brachyphyllus (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum degenianus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum tokajensis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus sooi Lyka ex Soó [unknown]
- Thymus sooi nyirsegensis Soó [unknown]
- Thymus sparsipilus Borbás [unknown]
- Thymus stenophyllus Opiz [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum austriacus (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Nyman [unknown]
- Thymus austriacus subaustriacus Ronniger ex Ferd.Weber [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens brachyphyllus (Opiz ex Heinr.Braun) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens senilis (Dichtl) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens stenophyllus (Opiz ex Borbás) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens stipitatoglandulosus Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens subaustriacus (Ronniger ex Ferd.Weber) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens tokajensis (Lyka) Čáp [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus brachyphyllus Opiz ex Heinr.Braun [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus stenophyllus Opiz ex Borbás [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum glabrescens (Willd.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum amplior Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum bugacensis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum eremita Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum intermittens Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum rapaicsii Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum ammophilus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum desertorum Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum reversus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum cyclophyllus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum euryphyllastrum Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum vinealis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum firmus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum loessaceus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum csikensis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum transdanuvianus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum obtusus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum albipellis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum piligerus (Opiz ex Rchb.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus bracteatus (Opiz) Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus sparsiflorus Heinr.Braun [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus serpens (Opiz) Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus stenophyllus (Opiz) Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus angustissimus Heinr.Braun ex Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus piligerus (Opiz ex Rchb.) Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus loevyanus pilosus (Opiz) Formánek [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum loevyanus (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum sparsipilus (Borbás) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum convallarius Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum serpens (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum nyaradyanus Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum pratensis Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum piligerus (Opiz ex Rchb.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum serpens (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum austriacus (Bernh. ex Rchb.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum benacensis (Heinr.Braun) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus serpyllum collivagus (Heinr.Braun ex Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Lyka [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens firmus (Lyka) Diklić [unknown]
- Thymus glabrescens serpens (Opiz) Diklić [unknown]
Description
Thymus odoratissimus (also called Fragrant Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, woody shrub with small, oval, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in scrubland, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus odoratissimus is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in herbal teas and as a culinary herb. It is also known to have a calming effect on the body.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus odoratissimus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus odoratissimus is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Thymus odoratissimus
Thymus odoratissimus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.
Thymus odoratissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus odoratissimus?
Thymus odoratissimus
What is the common name of Thymus odoratissimus?
Fragrant thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus odoratissimus?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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-205185: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.