Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longicaulis
ID:
324972

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. : xxxvii (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324304

Common Names

  • Longicaulis Thyme
  • Thyme of Longicaulis
  • Thymus longicaulis

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Synonyms

  • Thymus areophilus Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus longicaulis moesiacus (Velen.) Čáp [unknown]
  • Thymus longicaulis moesiacus (Velen.) Čáp [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum dalmaticus (Rchb.f.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Thymus striatus longicaulis (C.Presl) Nyman [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum dalmaticus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thymus chamaedrys pinifolius (Heuff.) Borbás [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pinifolius (Heuff.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pinifolius Heuff. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum litoralis Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum freynii Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum lengyelii Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum litoralis (Lyka) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus longicaulis intermedius Posp. [unknown]
  • Thymus longicaulis salonitanus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum seniculus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum subdalmaticus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus microcalyx Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus adenocalyx Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus adpressus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus bertisceus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus markgrafianus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus callieri microcalyx Degen & Urum. [unknown]
  • Thymus thracicus byzantinus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus moesiacus turcicus Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum caroli Sennen & Ronniger [unknown]

Description

Thymus longicaulis (also called Long-stalked 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 longicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymus longicaulis sub. chaubardii (Boiss. & Heldr. ex Rchb.f.) Jalas
Thymus longicaulis sub. longicaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, pinkish-purple flowers. Seed: small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus longicaulis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Thymus longicaulis

Thymus longicaulis is native to Europe and can be found in rocky meadows and hillsides.

Thymus longicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus longicaulis?

Thymus longicaulis

What is the natural habitat of Thymus longicaulis?

Thymus longicaulis is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region

What are the common uses of Thymus longicaulis?

Thymus longicaulis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments

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