Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
bosniacum
ID:
529945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Glasn. Zemaljsk. Muz. Bosni Hercegovini 28: 122 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529277

Common Names

  • Alyssum bosniacum
  • Bosnian Alyssum
  • Bosnian Madwort

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum repens bosniacum Beck [unknown]
  • Alyssum scardicum bosniacum (Beck) Trinajstić [unknown]

Description

Alyssum bosniacum (also called Bosnian Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant that is native to the Balkans 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 bosniacum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum bosniacum has small white flowers, and its seeds are tiny, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum bosniacum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The clumps can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alyssum bosniacum

Alyssum bosniacum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Alyssum bosniacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum bosniacum?

Alyssum bosniacum

What is the common name of Alyssum bosniacum?

Bosnian alyssum

What is the natural habitat of Alyssum bosniacum?

Alyssum bosniacum 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,