Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulatus
ID:
325469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 203 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324801

Common Names

  • Serrulate Thyme
  • Serrulate Thymus
  • Thymus serrulatus

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Synonyms

  • Thymus serrulatus altitudinum Vatke [unknown]

Description

Thymus serrulatus (also called Saw-leaved 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, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus serrulatus is used as an ornamental plant and as a culinary herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus serrulatus has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus serrulatus 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 serrulatus

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

Thymus serrulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus serrulatus?

Thymus serrulatus

What is the common name of Thymus serrulatus?

Serrulate Thyme

What are the uses of Thymus serrulatus?

Thymus serrulatus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-205500: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.