Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphus
ID:
324627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov & Des.-Shost.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trudy Sil's'ko-Gosp. Bot. 1(3): 122 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323959

Common Names

  • Dimorphus Thymus
  • Dimorphus Thymus Orchid
  • Dimorphus Thymus Flower

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Synonyms

  • Thymus maeoticus Zefir. [unknown]

Description

Thymus dimorphus (also called Dimorphic Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant with small, ovate leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus dimorphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a strong, spicy aroma and flavor and is used to season soups, stews, and sauces. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thymus dimorphus is a small, purple flower with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus dimorphus is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. Division is done in the spring or fall and the root clumps should be replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thymus dimorphus

Thymus dimorphus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Thymus dimorphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus dimorphus?

Thymus dimorphus

What is the common name of Thymus dimorphus?

Dimorphic Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus dimorphus?

It is native to 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-204691: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilevich Klokov (1896-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klokov' in the authors string.
Nathalie A. Desjatova-Shostenko (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Des.-Shost.' in the authors string.