Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcanus
ID:
324357

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.López & R.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 41: 94 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323689

Common Names

  • Arcane Thymus
  • Thymus
  • Thymus Arcanus

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Description

Thymus arcanus (also called Arcane Thyme, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula, growing in rocky soils in scrub and grasslands. It has small, linear leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus arcanus 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 arcanus 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 arcanus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown as an ornamental plant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Thymus arcanus

Thymus arcanus can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Thymus arcanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus arcanus?

Thymus arcanus

What is the common name of Thymus arcanus?

Arcane Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus arcanus?

Thymus arcanus is native to Europe and grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

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-204433: Based on the initial data import
Ginés Alejandro López González (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.López' in the authors string.
Ramón Morales Valverde (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Morales' in the authors string.