Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
dudleyi
ID:
530100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adıgüzel & R.D.Reeves

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59(2): 216 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529432

Common Names

  • Alyssum dudleyi
  • Dudleyi Alyssum
  • Dudleyi Sweet Alyssum

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Description

Alyssum dudleyi (also called Dudley's Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small annual or biennial plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small yellow flowers and gray-green, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum dudleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum dudleyi has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum dudleyi is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Alyssum dudleyi

Alyssum dudleyi can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Alyssum dudleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum dudleyi?

Alyssum dudleyi

What is the family of Alyssum dudleyi?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum dudleyi?

Dudley's Alyssum

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632098: Based on the initial data import
R.D. Reeves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Reeves' in the authors string.