Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ronniger) Jalas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 150: 542 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324007
Common Names
- Thyme eriocalyx
- Eriocalyx Thyme
- Eriocalyx's Thyme
Synonyms
- Thymus kotschyanus eriocalyx Ronniger [unknown]
Description
Thymus eriocalyx (also called Eriocalyx Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus eriocalyx 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
Thymus eriocalyx has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. Its seedlings are small and green, with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus eriocalyx is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 6-10 inches. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Thymus eriocalyx
Thymus eriocalyx can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.
Thymus eriocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus eriocalyx?
Thymus eriocalyx
What is the common name of Thymus eriocalyx?
Eriocalyx Thyme
What is the growth habit of Thymus eriocalyx?
It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial herb
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,