Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. ex Baumgartner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Landes-Gymn. Baden bei Wien 48: 6 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529257
Common Names
- Alyssum baumgartnerianum
- Baumgartner's Alyssum
- Baumgartner's Madwort
Description
Alyssum baumgartnerianum (also called Baumgartner's Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 6-10 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum baumgartnerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alyssum baumgartnerianum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum baumgartnerianum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers a sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Alyssum baumgartnerianum
Alyssum baumgartnerianum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Alyssum baumgartnerianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum baumgartnerianum?
Alyssum baumgartnerianum
What is the common name of Alyssum baumgartnerianum?
Baumgartner's alyssum
What is the natural habitat of Alyssum baumgartnerianum?
Alyssum baumgartnerianum is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Alyssum genus
Alyssum pirinicum,
Alyssum aizoides,
Alyssum alpestre,
Alyssum alyssoides,
Alyssum anamense,
Alyssum andinum,
Alyssum argyrophyllum,
Alyssum armenum,
Alyssum artwinense,
Alyssum atlanticum,
Alyssum aurantiacum,
Alyssum baldaccii,
Alyssum baumgartnerianum,
Alyssum blancheanum,
Alyssum bornmuelleri,
Alyssum bosniacum,
Alyssum bulbotrichum,
Alyssum caespitosum,
Alyssum calycocarpum,
Alyssum cephalotes,
Alyssum collinum,
Alyssum contemptum,
Alyssum corningii,
Alyssum cuneifolium,
Alyssum dagestanicum,
Alyssum damascenum,
Alyssum dasycarpum,
Alyssum degenianum,
Alyssum desertorum,
Alyssum diffusum,
Alyssum dimorphosepalum,
Alyssum doerfleri,
Alyssum dudleyi,
Alyssum erosulum,
Alyssum fastigiatum,
Alyssum flexicaule,
Alyssum foliosum,
Alyssum fulvescens,
Alyssum granatense,
Alyssum gustavssonii,
Alyssum hajastanum,
Alyssum handelii,
Alyssum harputicum,
Alyssum hirsutum,
Alyssum idaeum,
Alyssum iljinskae,
Alyssum iranicum,
Alyssum klimesii,
Alyssum kurdicum,
Alyssum lanceolatum,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,