Thymus lotocephalus

Species of flowering plant

Thymus lotocephalus
Conservation status

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Thymus
Species:
T. lotocephalus
Binomial name
Thymus lotocephalus
G.López & R.Morales
Synonyms
  • Thymus villosus Willd. ex Benth

Thymus lotocephalus (Portuguese: erva-ursa) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, endemic to southern Portugal, specifically central Algarve. It inhabits both the coast and the interior (Barrocal). On the coast it is found in pine forest clearings and xerophilic scrub, on sandy, acidic substrates. On the interior, in thyme and clearings of xerophilic scrub, on marginal or calcareous substrates, somewhat decarbonated.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Thymus lotocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T161974A5522381. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T161974A5522381.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Thymus lotocephalus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T161974A5522381. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T161974A5522381.en. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Thymus lotocephalus


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