Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teucrioides
ID:
325552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 15 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324884

Common Names

  • Teucrioides Thyme
  • Thyme Teucrioides
  • Thyme of Teucrioides

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Synonyms

  • Origanum teucriodes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Thymus teucrioides (also called Teucrium thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus teucrioides is used in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as an herbal remedy for coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thymus teucrioides sub. candilicus (Beauverd) Hartvig
Thymus teucrioides sub. teucrioides
Thymus teucrioides sub. alpinus Hartvig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus teucrioides has small, white 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 teucrioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Greece. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.

Where to Find Thymus teucrioides

Thymus teucrioides can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Thymus teucrioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus teucrioides?

Thymus teucrioides

What is the common name of Thymus teucrioides?

Greek Oregano

What is the natural habitat of Thymus teucrioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-205581: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.