Thymbra thymbrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedge & Feinbrun) Bräuchler
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 369(1): 21. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428782
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymbra thymbrifolia (also called Thymbra, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical climates and is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Thymbra thymbrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymbra thymbrifolia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in an inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymbra thymbrifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Thymbra thymbrifolia
Thymbra thymbrifolia can be found in the Jordan Valley in the Middle East.
Thymbra thymbrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymbra thymbrifolia?
Thymbra thymbrifolia
Where is Thymbra thymbrifolia native to?
Eastern Mediterranean region
What is the growth habit of Thymbra thymbrifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
Species in the Thymbra genus
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
Naomi Feinbrun-Dothan (1900-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feinbrun' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.
Christian Bräuchler (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bräuchler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190158-1: Based on the initial data import