Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lacaita) Bartolucci
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 263: 161 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346005
Common Names
- Thymus picentinus
- Picentino Thymus
- Picentino Thymus Plant
Description
Thymus picentinus (also called Picentino Thyme, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Italy, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a rosette of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus picentinus is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus picentinus has white to yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus picentinus is a shrub native to Italy. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Thymus picentinus
Thymus picentinus is native to Italy. It can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Thymus picentinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus picentinus?
Thymus picentinus
What is the common name of Thymus picentinus?
None
Where is Thymus picentinus native to?
Italy
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,