species information (Systematics, BiolFlor-Names, Status) |
BiolFlor-Name |
family |
german name(s) |
Thymus praecox Opiz s. l. |
Lamiaceae » |
Frühblühender 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 praecox Opiz |
accepted |
>Thymus praecox subsp. polytrichus (A. Kern. ex Borbás) Ronniger |
accepted |
>Thymus humifusus var. alpestris Celak. |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum subsp. polytrichus (A. Kern. ex Borbás) Briq., p. p. |
Synonym |
>Thymus praecox subsp. trachselianus (Opiz) Ronniger |
Synonym |
>Thymus trachselianus var. alpigenus A. Kern. ex H. Braun |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum subsp. trachselianus (Opiz) Lyka |
Synonym |
>Thymus trachselianus Opiz |
Synonym |
>Thymus alpestris , auct. p. p., non A. Kern. |
Synonym |
>Thymus alpigenus (A. Kern. ex H. Braun) Ronniger |
Synonym |
>Thymus polytrichus A. Kern. ex Borbás |
Basionym |
>Thymus praecox subsp. praecox |
accepted |
>Thymus praecox Opiz, s. str. |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum subsp. praecox (Opiz) Vollm. |
Synonym |
>Thymus spathulatus Opiz |
Synonym |
>Thymus praecox var. caespitosus Opiz ex Heinr. Braun |
Synonym |
>Thymus praecox subsp. hesperites (Lyka) Korneck |
Synonym |
>Thymus serpyllum subsp. hesperites Lyka |
Synonym |
>Thymus praecox subsp. badensis (Heinr. Braun) Pawl. |
Synonym |
>Thymus caespitosus (Opiz ex Heinr. Braun) Ronniger |
Synonym |
>Thymus humifusus Bernh. ex Rchb., nom. illeg. (nom. superfl.) |
Synonym |
>Thymus praecox var. clivorum (Lyka) Ronniger |
accepted |
>Thymus serpyllum subsp. clivorum Lyka |
Basionym |
>Thymus praecox subsp. clivorum (Lyka) Domin |
Synonym |
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Chromosome number » |
Basic chromosome number |
14 |
Chromosome number 2n |
28 |
Chromosome number (Germany) |
True |
Most common chromosome race |
False |
Ploidy level |
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Ploidy type |
R (palaeopolyploid; polyploid basic number) |
Reference |
Wisskirchen, R., Haeupler, H. 1998: Standardliste der Farn- und Blütenpflanzen Deutschlands. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
Basic chromosome number |
14 |
Chromosome number 2n |
56 |
Chromosome number (Germany) |
False |
Most common chromosome race |
False |
Ploidy level |
4 (tetraploid) |
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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DNA content » |
DNA content (pg/2C) |
2.8 |
Chromosome number |
54 |
Quality |
chromosome number known and occurring in Germany [b] |
Authorised in BENNET & LEITCH 2001 |
True |
Reference |
Grime, J.P., Hodgson, J.G., Hunt, R. 1988: Comparative Plant Ecology. Unwin Hyman, London |
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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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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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Ebel, F., Mühlberg, H. 1987: Vergleichend-ökomorphologische Untersuchungen an Pflanzen-Taxa eines Trocken- und Feuchtbiotops. Hercynia N. F. 24:408-424
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Hensen, I., Kentrup, M. 1998: Teucrio botryos-Melicetum ciliatae (Traubegamander-Wimpergrasflur) - Lebensstrategien in einer xerothemen Fels-Pioniergesellschaft. Tuexenia 18:217-236
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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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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) |
5 |
End of flowering (months) |
7 |
Duration of flowering (months) |
3 |
Number of flowering phases |
0 |
Symphenological Groups » |
Phenological group |
6 (Cornus sanguinea-Melica uniflora-Phase) Phenological season: start 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 |
Krumbiegel, A. 2002: Morphologie der vegetativen Organe (außer Blätter). In: Klotz, S., Kühn, I., Durka, W. (Hrsg.) BiolFlor - Biologisch-ökologische Daten zur Flora Deutschlands, S. 1-2, Bonn |
Type of seed production » |
Type of seed production |
s (amphimictic, sexual) |
Reference |
Anmerkung 2002: Sexuelle Samenproduktion, da keine Apomikten in Gattung bekannt |
Dicliny » |
Dicliny |
gm (gynomonoecious) |
Abundance |
rare [4] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny |
gd (gynodioecious) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dichogamy » |
Dichogamy |
a2 (protandrous) |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
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 |
in (insects) Pollen vector group: zo (Tierbestäubung) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Frank, D., Klotz, S. 1990: Biologisch-ökologische Daten zur Flora der DDR. Wissenschaftliche Beiträge Martin-Luther Univ. Halle-Wittenberg Vol. 32 (P41) |
Systematic reference |
genus [G] |
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] |
0.3 |
Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.4 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
0.4 |
Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
TF (mericarp) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
0.3 |
Weight (mean) [mg] |
0.4 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
0.4 |
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 |
4 (between 3 and 5 (sensitive to moderately tolerant to grazing)) |
Trampling tolerance |
4 (between 3 and 5 (sensitive to moderately tolerant to trampling)) |
Foraging value |
2 (no or little forage value) |
Foraging value for deer |
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Habitat » |
Habitat |
T1.4.1.3 (null) Alliance: Erico-Pinion
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T3.4.2.1 (null) Alliance: Seslerion variae
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T6.1.2.3 (null) Alliance: Seslerio-Festucion pallentis
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T6.2 (null) Alliance: Festuco-Brometea
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Habitat |
T6.2.2.2.3 (null) Alliance: Bromion erecti
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
True |
Annotation |
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Class » |
English circumscription |
05.2 (Pioneer communities of hair-grasses) Class: Koelerio-Corynephoretea
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English circumscription |
05.3 (Fescue-brome communities of dry and semi-dry grasslands) Class: Festuco-Brometea
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English circumscription |
05.7 (Alpine moor-grass communities) Class: Seslerietea albicantis
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English circumscription |
10.7 (Snow-heather pine-forests) Class: Erico-Pinetea
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