Thymus atlanticus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ball) Pau
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Iter Marocc. 1927: n.º 552 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323711
Common Names
- Atlanticus Thymus
- Atlanticus Thymus Orchid
- Atlanticus Thymus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus atlanticus (also called Atlantic Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry, and sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus atlanticus is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant, and is drought tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Thymus atlanticus sub. ayachicus (Humbert) Greuter & BurdetThymus atlanticus sub. atlanticus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus atlanticus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus atlanticus 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 atlanticus
Thymus atlanticus is native to the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.
Thymus atlanticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus atlanticus?
Thymus atlanticus
What is the common name of Thymus atlanticus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thymus atlanticus?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:460908-1: Based on the initial data import