Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beltraniae
ID:
324413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Socorro, Espinar & Arreb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Lagascalia 17: 186 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323745

Common Names

  • Beltrania Thyme
  • Beltrania Thyme
  • Beltrania Thyme

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Description

Thymus beltraniae (also called Beltran 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 beltraniae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems. It is also used as a culinary herb to add flavor to dishes. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which can help to reduce inflammation and improve immunity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus beltraniae 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 beltraniae

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

Thymus beltraniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus beltraniae?

Thymus beltraniae

What is the common name of Thymus beltraniae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Thymus beltraniae?

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-204486: Based on the initial data import
M.C. Espinar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espinar' in the authors string.
Oswaldo Socorro Abreu (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Socorro' in the authors string.
M.L. Arrebola: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arreb.' in the authors string.