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Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this subspecies contains potent essential oils with antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities. It is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support digestive health and soothe respiratory ailments.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Thymus Zygis Var. Saharae · Thymus Zygis Var. Gracilis · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thymus as the subspecies Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Thymus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Mediterranean region. Its presence is notably documented within Southwestern Europe, specifically located in Spain. Additionally, the subspecies extends its range into Northern Africa. Within this African territory, it can be found growing in Algeria. It is also widely distributed across the landscape of Morocco.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Spain
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, CAMPHENE, CARVACROL, P-CYMENE, THYMOL.

Chemicals reported in Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Borneol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CAMPHENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CARVACROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
P-CYMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
THYMOL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Borneol

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CAMPHENE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CARVACROL

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

P-CYMENE

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

THYMOL

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antioxidant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria.

Conditions investigated for Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Gram-negative bacteria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gram-positive bacteria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gram-negative bacteria

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Gram-positive bacteria

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Preparations reported for Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity