Thymus pulegioides
Lemon thyme
Thymus pulegioides, commonly known as the Pulegoides Thyme, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Characterized by its aromatic foliage and delicate blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its antimicrobial properties and its potential role in supporting respiratory and digestive health.
- Scientific name: Thymus pulegioides
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Thymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thymus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thymus pulleioides, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Estonia, it is called paljalehine liivatee, while in Germany, it is known as Breitblättriger Thymian. In Poland, it is identified as Macierzanka zwyczajna, and in the Belarusian dialect, it is called Wšedny płonjak. Finally, in Lithuania, this medicinal species is known as Keturbriaunis čiobrelis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | paljalehine liivatee | Wikidata |
| de | Breitblättriger Thymian | Wikidata |
| pl | Macierzanka zwyczajna | Wikidata |
| dsb | Wšedny płonjak | Wikidata |
| lt | Keturbriaunis čiobrelis | Wikidata |
| fi | nurmiajuruoho | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědna babyduška | Wikidata |
| sv | Stortimjan | Wikidata |
| nl | Grote tijm | Wikidata |
| da | Bredbladet Timian | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Thymus pulleoides, exhibits a specific geographical range across several Northern European territories. Its distribution can be traced through various coastal and inland regions of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species is documented within the northern reaches of the continent, including Norway and Denmark. It also maintains a presence in the more eastern northern landscapes of Finland. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thymus pulegioides, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated in the aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the slender, woody stems, small grayish-green leaves, and the delicate flowers that characterize the species. When harvested, these aerial parts are typically dried to preserve the essential oils and bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thymus pulegioides has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carvacrol, Geraniol, alginic acid, carvacrol, galacturonic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geraniol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alginic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thymus pulegioides has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus, Candida.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |