Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulifolius
ID:
325500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Velen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 19(2): 283 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324832



Common Names

  • Spathulifolius Thyme
  • Thyme Spathulifolius
  • Thyme of Spathulifolius


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Description

Thymus spathulifolius (also called Spathulate Thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe. It grows to a height of 15-30 cm, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus spathulifolius is used as an ornamental plant and as a culinary herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus spathulifolius has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus spathulifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Greece. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.

Where to Find Thymus spathulifolius

Thymus spathulifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.

Thymus spathulifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus spathulifolius?

Thymus spathulifolius

What is the common name of Thymus spathulifolius?

Spathulate-Leaved Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus spathulifolius?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Thymus genus

Thymus adamovicii, Thymus aitanae, Thymus alatauensis, Thymus albicans, Thymus alfredae, Thymus algeriensis, Thymus almeriensis, Thymus almijarensis, Thymus alpestris, Thymus altaicus, Thymus alternans, Thymus amurensis, Thymus antoninae, Thymus aragonensis, Thymus arcanus, Thymus arcuatus, Thymus arenarius, Thymus argaeus, Thymus armuniae, Thymus arsenijevii, Thymus artvinicus, Thymus arundanus, Thymus athous, Thymus atlanticus, Thymus atticus, Thymus aznavourii, Thymus baeticus, Thymus baicalensis, Thymus bashkiriensis, Thymus beltraniae, Thymus benitorum, Thymus bermius, Thymus bihoriensis, Thymus bleicherianus, Thymus boissieri, Thymus bornmuelleri, Thymus borysthenicus, Thymus borzygis, Thymus bovei, Thymus brachychaetus, Thymus brachychilus, Thymus bracteatus, Thymus bracteosus, Thymus bractichina, Thymus brevipetiolatus, Thymus broussonetii, Thymus bulgaricus, Thymus bulsanensis, Thymus caespititius, Thymus calcareus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-205530: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.