Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
244026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 377 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243358

Common Names

  • Micromeria microphylla
  • Small-leaved Micromeria
  • Micromeria Microphylla

Searching for Micromeria microphylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Micromeria cypria Kotschy [unknown]
  • Micromeria filiformis rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) Bonafè [unknown]
  • Micromeria knochei Sennen & Bianor [unknown]
  • Micromeria microphylla rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) Romo [unknown]
  • Micromeria rodriguezii Freyn & Janka [unknown]
  • Satureja cordata rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Satureja cypria Holmboe [unknown]
  • Satureja microphylla Guss. [unknown]
  • Satureja microphylla rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Satureja rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) Rivas Mart., M.Costa & Loidi [unknown]
  • Satureja teneriffae Willd. [unknown]
  • Thymus microphyllus d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Micromeria nervosa rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) Nyman [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca pauciflora (Vis.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Micromeria graeca pauciflora Vis. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium microphyllum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Micromeria biflora rodriguezii (Freyn & Janka) Knoche [unknown]

Description

Micromeria microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Thyme, 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria microphylla 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.

Searching for Micromeria microphylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria microphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Micromeria microphylla

Micromeria microphylla is native to the Mediterranean region.

Micromeria microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria microphylla?

Micromeria microphylla

What is the family of Micromeria microphylla?

Lamiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria microphylla?

Tropical forests

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-127310: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.