Thymus karatavicus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dmitrieva
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. 7: 475 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324211
Common Names
- Karatavicus Thyme
- Thyme of Karatavicus
- Thymus karatavicus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thymus karatavicus (also called Karatavicus Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caucasus region. It has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves and small, pinkish-purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry, and sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus karatavicus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thymus karatavicus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thymus karatavicus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Thymus karatavicus
Thymus karatavicus can be found in the Caucasus region, in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Thymus karatavicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus karatavicus?
Thymus karatavicus
What is the common name of Thymus karatavicus?
Karatavicus Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus karatavicus?
It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco
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-204933: Based on the initial data import
Alexandra A. Dmitrieva (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dmitrieva' in the authors string.