Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samius
ID:
325372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ronniger & Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 54(2): 664 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324704

Common Names

  • Samian Thyme
  • Samian Thymus
  • Thymus samius

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Description

Thymus samius (also called Samos Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in dry and sunny habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus samius is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus samius has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus samius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Greece. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.

Where to Find Thymus samius

Thymus samius can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in some parts of North Africa.

Thymus samius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus samius?

Thymus samius

What is the common name of Thymus samius?

Thyme

What are the uses of Thymus samius?

Thymus samius is used as an ornamental plant, as a culinary herb, and for medicinal 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-205409: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Karl Ronniger (1871-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronniger' in the authors string.