Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllopodus
ID:
325202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 16: 305 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324534

Common Names

  • Phyllopodus Thyme
  • Phyllopodus Thymus
  • Thyme Phyllopodus

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Description

Thymus phyllopodus (also called Phyllopod thyme, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to Greece. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thymus phyllopodus has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diaphoretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thymus phyllopodus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thymus phyllopodus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Thymus phyllopodus

Thymus phyllopodus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in some parts of North Africa.

Thymus phyllopodus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thymus phyllopodus?

Thymus phyllopodus

What type of plant is Thymus phyllopodus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the growth habit of Thymus phyllopodus?

Upright, spreading

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,

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