Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tiflisiensis
ID:
325566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov & Des.-Shost.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. (Baku) 2: 307 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324898



Common Names

  • Tiflis Thyme
  • Thyme Tiflisiensis
  • Thyme of Tiflis


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Synonyms

  • Thymus glaucus klokovii Ronniger [unknown]
  • Thymus klokovii (Ronniger) Des.-Shost. [unknown]

Description

Thymus tiflisiensis (also called Tiflis thyme, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus tiflisiensis is used in cooking and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as an herbal remedy for coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus tiflisiensis has pink flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus tiflisiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Georgia. 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 tiflisiensis

Thymus tiflisiensis is native to the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Thymus tiflisiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus tiflisiensis?

Thymus tiflisiensis

What is the common name of Thymus tiflisiensis?

Tiflis Thyme

What is the natural habitat of Thymus tiflisiensis?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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-205596: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilevich Klokov (1896-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klokov' in the authors string.
Nathalie A. Desjatova-Shostenko (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Des.-Shost.' in the authors string.