Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteatus
ID:
324448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lange

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Comp. Madrid : 538 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323780

Common Names

  • Bracteatus Thyme
  • Bracteatus Thyme
  • Bracteatus Thyme

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Synonyms

  • Origanum bracteatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Thymus borgiae Rivas Mart., A.Molina & G.Navarro [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum bracteatus (Lange ex Cutanda) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Thymus bracteatus borgiae (Rivas Mart., A.Molina & G.Navarro) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Thymus bracteosus bracteatus (Lange ex Cutanda) Malag. [unknown]
  • Thymus bracteatus borgiae (Rivas Mart., A.Molina & G.Navarro) Cáp [deprecated]

Description

Thymus bracteatus (also called Bracteatus 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 bracteatus 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 bracteatus 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 bracteatus is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thymus bracteatus

Thymus bracteatus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Thymus bracteatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus bracteatus?

Thymus bracteatus

What is the common name of Thymus bracteatus?

Bracted Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus bracteatus?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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-204520: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.