Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
324691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 33 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324023

Common Names

  • Thyme fallax
  • Fallax Thyme
  • Fallax's Thyme

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Synonyms

  • Thymus balansae Boiss. & Kotschy ex Čelak. [unknown]
  • Thymus balansae pseudomarschallianus Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus fallax pseudomarschallianus (Velen.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Thymus fallax balansae (Boiss. & Kotschy ex Čelak.) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Thymus fallax (also called Fallax 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, pink flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus fallax 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 fallax 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus fallax 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 fallax

Thymus fallax can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Thymus fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus fallax?

Thymus fallax

What is the common name of Thymus fallax?

Fallax Thyme

What is the growth habit of Thymus fallax?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-204750: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.