Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Rasoobrazov. Thymus Sov. Soyuza : 132 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573353
Common Names
- Thymus punctulosus
- Punctulosus Thyme
- Punctulosus Wild Thyme
Description
Thymus punctulosus (also called Spotted Thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has small, oval leaves and pink flowers. It typically grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Thymus punctulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for culinary purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymus punctulosus is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymus punctulosus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Thymus punctulosus
Thymus punctulosus is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions.
Thymus punctulosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thymus punctulosus?
Thymus punctulosus
What is the common name of Thymus punctulosus?
Dotted Thyme
What is the natural habitat of Thymus punctulosus?
Mountainous regions
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,