Thymus guyonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Noé
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 580 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324095
Common Names
- Thyme guyonii
- Guyonii Thyme
- Guyonii's Thyme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus guyonii (also called Guyon's Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and pink, white, or purple flowers. It grows in sunny, dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus guyonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in aromatherapy and has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus guyonii is a small, pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus guyonii 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 guyonii
Thymus guyonii can be found in the mountains of Turkey and Syria.
Thymus guyonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus guyonii?
Thymus guyonii
Where is Thymus guyonii found?
It is found in Turkey and Iran.
What are the uses of Thymus guyonii?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for culinary purposes.
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-204820: Based on the initial data import
Frank de Noé (1809-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Noé' in the authors string.