Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
herpyllomorpha
ID:
243968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 72 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243300

Common Names

  • Micromeria herpyllomorpha
  • Micromeria Herpyllomorpha
  • Herpyllomorpha Micromeria

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Synonyms

  • Micromeria perezii Bolle [unknown]
  • Micromeria serpyllimorpha Benth. [unknown]
  • Satureja herpyllomorpha (Webb & Berthel.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja perezii Briq. [unknown]

Description

Micromeria herpyllomorpha (also called Thyme-Leaved Savory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. It has small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria herpyllomorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromeria herpyllomorpha sub. palmensis (Bolle) Puppo
Micromeria herpyllomorpha sub. herpyllomorpha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria herpyllomorpha is small, white or pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria herpyllomorpha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Micromeria herpyllomorpha

Micromeria herpyllomorpha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Micromeria herpyllomorpha FAQ

What is the common name of Micromeria herpyllomorpha?

Herpyllomorpha micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria herpyllomorpha?

Rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Micromeria herpyllomorpha?

Spring

Species in the Micromeria genus

Micromeria acropolitana, Micromeria albanica, Micromeria angosturae, Micromeria arganietorum, Micromeria benthamii, Micromeria benthamineolens, Micromeria biflora, Micromeria bourlieri, Micromeria brivesii, Micromeria browiczii, Micromeria carpatha, Micromeria chionistrae, Micromeria conferta, Micromeria confusa, Micromeria cremnophila, Micromeria cristata, Micromeria croatica, Micromeria cymuligera, Micromeria debilis, Micromeria douglasii, Micromeria elliptica, Micromeria ericifolia, Micromeria filiformis, Micromeria flagellaris, Micromeria fontanesii, Micromeria forbesii, Micromeria glomerata, Micromeria graeca, Micromeria guichardii, Micromeria hedgei, Micromeria helianthemifolia, Micromeria herpyllomorpha, Micromeria hispida, Micromeria hochreutineri, Micromeria hybrida, Micromeria hyssopifolia, Micromeria imbricata, Micromeria inodora, Micromeria intermedia, Micromeria juliana, Micromeria kerneri, Micromeria lachnophylla, Micromeria lanata, Micromeria lasiophylla, Micromeria lepida, Micromeria leucantha, Micromeria macrosiphon, Micromeria madagascariensis, Micromeria marginata, Micromeria meteorica,

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-127256: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.