Thymus carrionii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Sáez & Sánchez-Gómez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 51: 157 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323837
Common Names
- Carrionii Thyme
- Carrionii Thyme
- Carrionii Thyme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus carrionii (also called Carrion's 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 carrionii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus carrionii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Thymus carrionii
Thymus carrionii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Thymus carrionii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus carrionii?
Thymus carrionii
What is the common name of Thymus carrionii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Thymus carrionii?
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-204575: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.
Francisco Sáez Soto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Sáez' in the authors string.