Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpyllum
ID:
325407

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 590 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324739

Common Names

  • Wild Thyme
  • Creeping Thyme
  • Thymus serpyllum

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Synonyms

  • Origanum serpyllum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Serpyllum vulgare Fourr. [unknown]
  • Thymbra ciliata Ten. [unknown]
  • Thymus acicularis Besser [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius Pers. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius rigidus Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus aureus auct. [deprecated]
  • Thymus azoricus G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Thymus calcicola Schur [unknown]
  • Thymus campestris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Thymus citratus Dumort. [unknown]
  • Thymus dalmaticus carstiensis Velen. [unknown]
  • Thymus ellipticus Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus flagellicaulis A.Kern. ex Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus glabrescens Benth. [unknown]
  • Thymus incanus Willd. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Thymus inodorus Lej. [unknown]
  • Thymus lucidus Willd. [unknown]
  • Thymus micranthus Wierzb. ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Thymus oblongifolius Heinr.Braun [unknown]
  • Thymus repens Gilib. [unknown]
  • Thymus rigidus Rchb. ex Besser [unknown]
  • Thymus rotundifolius Schur [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius empetroides Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius ericoides Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius linearifolius Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pycnotrichus R.Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius silvicola Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
  • Thymus spathulatus castriferrei Borbás [unknown]
  • Thymus villosus Pall. ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Thymus chamaedrys rotundifolius Nyman [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum angustifolius Wallr. [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius inolens Dumort. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum inodorus Tinant [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum subcitratus (Schreb.) T.Durand [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum reflexus (Lej.) Tinant [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum angustifolius (Wallr.) Schübl. & G.Martens [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum danaenii Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum silvicola (Wimm. & Grab.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum vallesiacus Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum rigidus (Wimm. & Grab.) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum rigidiformis Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum floribundus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum arrectifolius Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum tardus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ellipticus (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum hackelianus (Opiz) Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum trichophorus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus ovatus subcitratus (Schreb.) Formánek [unknown]
  • Thymus ovatus concolor (Opiz) Formánek [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum bergtianus Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum tristis Lyka [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum exserens (Ehrh. ex Link) Becker [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum hirsutissimus Becker [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius intermedius Becker [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum subcitratus (Schreb.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pachyderma Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum empetroides (Wimm. & Grab.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum ericoides (Wimm. & Grab.) Beck [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum linearifolius (Wimm. & Grab.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum majus Schreb. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum serpyllum [unknown]
  • Thymus angustifolius pycnotrichus Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Thymus serpyllum pycnotrichus Uechtr. [unknown]

Description

Thymus serpyllum (also called Wild thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus serpyllum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymus serpyllum sub. serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum sub. tanaensis (Hyl.) Jalas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus serpyllum has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus serpyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thymus serpyllum

Thymus serpyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.

Thymus serpyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus serpyllum?

Thymus serpyllum

What is the common name of Thymus serpyllum?

Wild Thyme

What are the uses of Thymus serpyllum?

Thymus serpyllum is used as an ornamental plant, as a culinary herb, and for medicinal purposes.

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