Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baeticus
ID:
324393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Lacaita

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Cavanillesia 3: 44 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323725

Common Names

  • Baetic Thyme
  • Baetic Thyme
  • Baetic Thyme

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Synonyms

  • Thymus erianthus (Boiss.) Pau ex Ceballos & Vicioso [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus capitatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus erianthus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus intermedius Boiss. [unknown]
  • Thymus zygis capitatus (Boiss.) Pau [unknown]
  • Thymus zygis baeticus (Boiss. ex Lacaita) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Thymus baeticus (also called Baetic 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 baeticus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thymus baeticus are white or pink, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus baeticus 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 baeticus

Thymus baeticus is native to the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.

Thymus baeticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus baeticus?

Thymus baeticus

What is the common name of Thymus baeticus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Thymus baeticus?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204467: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Charles Carmichael Lacaita (1853-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lacaita' in the authors string.