Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
324324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch ex A.Kern.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. 1: 56 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323656

Common Names

  • Alpine Thymus
  • Thymus
  • Thymus Alpestris

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Synonyms

  • Thymus alpestris albiflora Sigunov [unknown]
  • Thymus alpestris opizianus P.A.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Thymus alpestris rubescens Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus subalpestris Klokov [unknown]
  • Thymus chamaedrys alpestris (Celak.) Celak. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum alpestris Celak. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum formosus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum serta-saxorum Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum orbicularis Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus alpestris rubescens (Ronniger) Diklić [unknown]

Description

Thymus alpestris (also called Alpine Thyme, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 m. It is native to the Alps, where it is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, white, five-petalled flowers and small, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus alpestris has small white flowers, with four petals, and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus alpestris is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 10 inches in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and should be 4-6 inches in length. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Thymus alpestris

Thymus alpestris is found in the Mediterranean region.

Thymus alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus alpestris?

Thymus alpestris

What is the common name of Thymus alpestris?

Alpine Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus alpestris?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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-204402: Based on the initial data import
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.