Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cacuminum
ID:
1327580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Španiel, Marhold & Lihová

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 585 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340034

Common Names

  • Alyssum cacuminum
  • Cacuminum Alyssum
  • Cacuminum Basket-Of-Gold

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Description

Alyssum cacuminum (also called Cumin Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Europe and is found in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum cacuminum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyssum cacuminum is a small yellow flower with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum cacuminum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by taking cuttings from existing plants. It can also be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Alyssum cacuminum

Alyssum cacuminum can be found in the temperate grasslands of Central Asia.

Alyssum cacuminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum cacuminum?

Alyssum cacuminum

What is the common name of Alyssum cacuminum?

Golden Alyssum

What type of plant is Alyssum cacuminum?

Annual herb

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,

References

Karol Marhold (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marhold' in the authors string.
Judita Lihová: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lihová' in the authors string.
Stanislav Španiel (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Španiel' in the authors string.