Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheshm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bocconea 5: 607 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248695
Description
Thymelaea bulgarica (also called Bulgarian thyme, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Balkans. It is a small shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has small, fragrant leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thymelaea bulgarica has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thymelaea bulgarica is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thymelaea bulgarica is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Thymelaea bulgarica requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates.
Where to Find Thymelaea bulgarica
Thymelaea bulgarica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Species in the Thymelaea genus
Thymelaea ruizii,
Thymelaea pubescens,
Thymelaea procumbens,
Thymelaea villosa,
Thymelaea velutina,
Thymelaea tinctoria,
Thymelaea tarton-raira,
Thymelaea subrepens,
Thymelaea dioica,
Thymelaea coridifolia,
Thymelaea granatensis,
Thymelaea mesopotamica,
Thymelaea lanuginosa,
Thymelaea hirsuta,
Thymelaea sanamunda,
Thymelaea calycina,
Thymelaea broteriana,
Thymelaea passerina,
Thymelaea bulgarica,
Thymelaea aucheri,
Thymelaea virescens,
Thymelaea cilicica,
Thymelaea virgata,
Thymelaea antiatlantica,
Thymelaea argentata,
Thymelaea conradiae,
Thymelaea gattefossei,
Thymelaea gussonei,
Thymelaea lythroides,
Thymelaea putorioides,
Thymelaea salsa,
Thymelaea sempervirens,
Thymelaea microphylla,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,