Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 17 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323824
Common Names
- Cappadocicus Thyme
- Cappadocicus Thyme
- Cappadocicus Thyme
Synonyms
- Origanum cappadocicum Kuntze [unknown]
- Thymus cappadocicus globifer Jalas [unknown]
- Thymus pruinosus Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Thymus cappadocicus (also called Cappadocian 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 cappadocicus 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
Flower: White, pink or mauve, 5-7mm in diameter, with 4-5 petals. Seed: Small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Germinate in autumn and winter.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus cappadocicus 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 cappadocicus
Thymus cappadocicus can be found in Turkey.
Thymus cappadocicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus cappadocicus?
Thymus cappadocicus
What is the common name of Thymus cappadocicus?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thymus cappadocicus?
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,