Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
325271

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 87 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324603

Common Names

  • Pretty Thyme
  • Thyme of the Pretty
  • Pulchellus Thyme

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Synonyms

  • Thymus pulegioides pulchellus (C.A.Mey.) Ronniger [unknown]

Description

Thymus pulchellus (also called Fenland Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in wet and marshy habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus pulchellus has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diaphoretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus pulchellus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus pulchellus 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 pulchellus

Thymus pulchellus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in some parts of North Africa.

Thymus pulchellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus pulchellus?

Thymus pulchellus

What is the common name of Thymus pulchellus?

Pulchellus thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus pulchellus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,

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