species information (Systematics, BiolFlor-Names, Status) |
BiolFlor-Name |
family |
german name(s) |
Thymus serpyllum L. |
Lamiaceae » |
Sand-Thymian
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reference |
Kühn, I., Klotz, S. 2002: Systematik, Taxonomie und Nomenklatur. In: Klotz, S., Kühn, I., Durka, W. (Hrsg.): BIOLFLOR - Eine Datenbank mit biologisch-ökologischen Merkmalen zur Flora von Deutschland. Schriftenreihe für Vegetationskunde. Bonn »
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Synonymy (taxonomy after Wisskirchen & Haeupler, 1998) |
Thymus serpyllum L. |
accepted |
Thymus serpyllum subsp. serpyllum , sensu Hegi |
Synonym |
Thymus serpyllum subsp. angustifolius (Pers.) Celak. |
Synonym |
Thymus serpyllum subsp. rigidus (Wimm. & Grab.) Lyka |
Synonym |
Thymus angustifolius Pers., non Salisb., nom. illeg. |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum var. porphyrogenitus (Lyka) P. A. Schmidt |
accepted |
>Thymus serpyllum f. bergtianus Lyka |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum f. porphyrogenitus Lyka |
Basionym |
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Chromosome number » |
Basic chromosome number |
12 |
Chromosome number 2n |
24 |
Chromosome number (Germany) |
True |
Most common chromosome race |
False |
Ploidy level |
2 (diploid) |
Ploidy type |
R (palaeopolyploid; polyploid basic number) |
Reference |
Wisskirchen, R., Haeupler, H. 1998: Standardliste der Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
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Life form » |
Life form |
S (Hemiphanerophyte) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Life span » |
Life span |
p (pluriennial-pollakanthic) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Vegetative propagation » |
Vegetative propagation |
a (Runner) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Shoot metamorphoses » |
Shoot metamorphoses |
a (Runner) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Rosettes » |
Rosettes |
r (Erosulate plant) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
special references:
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Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus serpyllum Linn., emend. Mill. subsp. serpyllum (T. serpyllum L., emend. Fr. subsp. angustifolius (pers.) Vollm.). Journal of Ecology 43:379-382
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Hensen, I. 1997: Life strategies of xerothermic grasslands - mechanisms of reproduction and colonization within Stipetum capillatae s.l. and Adonido-Brachypodietum pinnati. Feddes Repertorium 108:425-452
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Schmidt, P. 1968: Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Gattung Thymus L. in Mitteldeutschland. Hercynia N. F. 5:385-419
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Irmisch, T. 1856: Beiträge zur vergleichenden Morphologie der Pflanzen. V. Die Keimung, die Wachstums- und Erneuerungsweise einer Reihe einheimsicher Arten aus der natürlichen Pflanzenfamilie der Labiaten. Abh. Naturforsch. Ges. Halle 3:63-107
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Rauh, W. 1938: Über die Verzweigung ausläuferbildender Sträucher mit besonderer Berücksichtigung ihrer Beziehung zu den Stauden. Hercynia 1:187-231
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Salisbury, E. 1952: Downs and dunes. Their plant life and its environment. Bells & Sons, London
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Schmidt, P. 1980: Zu Wuchsform und Verzweigung der mitteleuropäischen Arten der Gattung Thymus L. (Labiatae) - ein Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Morphologie von Zwergsträuchern. In: Vent, W. (Hrsg.) 100 Jahre Arboretum Berlin, Jubiläumsschrift, S. 167-187
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Flowering phenology » |
Begin of flowering (months) |
6 |
End of flowering (months) |
8 |
Duration of flowering (months) |
3 |
Number of flowering phases |
0 |
Symphenological Groups » |
Phenological group |
7 (Ligustrum-Stachys sylvatica-Phase) Phenological season: end of early summer |
Reference |
Dierschke, H 1995: Phänologische und symphänologische Artengruppen von Blütenpflanzen in Mitteleuropa. Tuexenia 15: 523-560 |
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Type of reproduction » |
Type of reproduction |
sv (by seed and vegetatively) |
Reference |
Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus L.. Journal of Ecology 43:365-387 |
Type of seed production » |
Type of seed production |
s (amphimictic, sexual) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny » |
Dicliny |
gm (gynomonoecious) |
Abundance |
rare [4] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny |
gd (gynodioecious) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus L.. Journal of Ecology 43:365-387 |
Dichogamy » |
Dichogamy |
a2 (protandrous) |
Reference |
Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus L.. Journal of Ecology 43:365-387 |
Self-sterility and self-incompatibility » |
Self-sterility and self-incompatibility |
SC (self-compatibel) |
Reference |
Owens, S.J., Ubera-Jimenez, J.L. 1992: Breeding systems in Labiatae. In: Harley, R.M., Reynolds, T. (Hrsg.) Advances in Labiatae Science, S. 257-280, Kew, London |
Systematic reference |
family [F] |
Pollen vector » |
Pollen vector |
se (selfing) Pollen vector group: se (Selbstbestäubung) |
Abundance |
never [6] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Pollen vector |
in (insects) Pollen vector group: zo (Tierbestäubung) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Breeding system » |
Breeding system |
XF (facultative allogamous) |
Reference |
Anmerkung 2002: vgl. Klassifizierungsschema Abb. |
Floral rewards » |
Floral rewards |
1 (nectar) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Amount of floral reward |
3 (present) |
Flower color » |
Flower colour |
light purple to dark purple |
Basic flower colour |
pu (purple) |
Reference |
Schubert, R., Jäger, E.J., Werner, K. (Hrsg.) 1987: Exkursionsflora Band 3. Atlas der Gefäßpflanzen. 6. Aufl., Volk und Wissen, Berlin |
Flower class after MUELLER » |
Flower class after MUELLER |
B (flowers with totally hidden nectar) Typical pollinators: bees, bumblebees, wasps, bombylides, syrphids |
Flower type after KUGLER » |
Flower type after KUGLER |
5.1 (true lip flowers) |
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Fruit type » |
Fruit type |
BrF (lomentum) |
Diaspore type » |
Diaspore type |
FZb (fruit with appendage) |
Diaspore type |
TF (mericarp) |
Germinule type » |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Germinule type |
TF (mericarp) |
Information available |
True |
Development of nutritious appendages |
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Development of flat appendages |
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Development of elongated appendages |
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Development of additional appendages |
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Weights » |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
TF (mericarp) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
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Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.1 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
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Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
TF (mericarp) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
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Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.1 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
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Sizes » |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
TF (mericarp) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
0.4 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
0.6 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
0.8 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
0.4 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
0.6 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
0.7 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
0.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
0.4 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
0.5 |
Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
TF (mericarp) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
0.4 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
0.6 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
0.8 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
0.4 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
0.6 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
0.7 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
0.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
0.4 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
0.5 |
special references:
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Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus serpyllum Linn., emend. Mill. subsp. serpyllum (T. serpyllum L., emend. Fr. subsp. angustifolius (pers.) Vollm.). Journal of Ecology 43:379-382 (Gattung)
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Pigott, C.D. 1955: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Thymus pulegioides Linn. (T. chamaedrys Fries; including T. glaber Mill. and T. ovatus Mill.). Journal of Ecology 43:383-387 (Gattung)
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Bakker, J.P., Bakker, E.S., Rosén, E., Verweij, G.L. 1997: The soil seed bank of undisturbed and disturbed dry limestone grassland on Öland (Sweden). Z. Ökologie Nat. sch. 6:9-18 (Gattung)
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Böttner, I., Frey, W., Hensen, I. 1997: Carex humilis-Gesellschaft im unteren Unstruttal (mitteldeutsches Trockengebiet) - Lebensstrategien einer xerothermen Vegetationseinheit. Feddes Repertorium 108:7; 583-8; 602 (Gattung)
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Brouwer, W., Stählin, A. 1955: Handbuch der Samenkunde. DLG-Verlag, Frankfurt/Main (Gattung)
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Luftensteiner, H.W. 1982: Untersuchungen zur Verbreitungssbiologie von Pflanzengemeinschaften an vier Standorten in Niederösterreich. Bibliotheca Botanica 135:1-68 (Gattung)
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Grassland utilization indicator values » |
Occurrence |
GE (little used grasslands) |
Guild |
K (forb) |
Mowing tolerance |
4 (between 3 and 5 (sensitive to moderately tolerant to mowing)) |
Grazing tolerance |
6 (between 5 and 7 (moderately tolerant to well tolerant to grazing)) |
Trampling tolerance |
6 (between 5 and 7 (moderately tolerant to well tolerant to trampling)) |
Foraging value |
2 (no or little forage value) |
Foraging value for deer |
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Habitat » |
Habitat |
H1.2.2 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
H1.2.2.5 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
H1.2.2.6 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
H1.2.2.7 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T1.4.1.2 (null) Alliance: Cytiso ruthenico-Pinion
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T6.2.1.4.1 (null) Alliance: ???
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T6.2.1.4.4 (null) Alliance: Corynephorion canescentis
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Class » |
English circumscription |
05.2 (Pioneer communities of hair-grasses) Class: Koelerio-Corynephoretea
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English circumscription |
10.6 (Pine steppe-forests) Class: Pulsatillo-Pinetea sylvestris
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