Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oenipontanus
ID:
325143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heinr.Braun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Math. Term. Közlem. 24: 84 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324475

Common Names

  • Oenipontanus Thyme
  • Oenipontanus Thymus
  • Thyme Oenipontanus

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Synonyms

  • Thymus benacensis Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus collivagus Heinr.Braun in Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Thymus glabrescens decipiens (Heinr.Braun) Domin [unknown]
  • Thymus loevyanus pseudochamaedrys Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus oenipontanus xerophillus (Lyka) Čáp [unknown]
  • Thymus ortmannianus Opiz [unknown]
  • Thymus pseudochamaedrys (Heinr.Braun) Ronniger ex Machule [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum xerophillus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum decipiens (Heinr.Braun) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum buchneri Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ortmannianus (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pseudochamaedrys (Heinr.Braun) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum globosus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum resupinus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ortmannianus (Opiz) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus loevyanus decipiens Heinr.Braun [unknown]

Description

Thymus oenipontanus (also called Oenipont Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, woody shrub with small, oval, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in scrubland, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus oenipontanus is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is used in herbal teas and as a culinary herb. It is also known to have a calming effect on the body.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus oenipontanus has small white flowers that have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus oenipontanus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant with small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Thymus oenipontanus

Thymus oenipontanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.

Thymus oenipontanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus oenipontanus?

Thymus oenipontanus

What type of plant is Thymus oenipontanus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the growth habit of Thymus oenipontanus?

Upright, spreading

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-205188: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Braun (1851-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heinr.Braun' in the authors string.