Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
fastigiatum
ID:
530127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 92 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529459

Common Names

  • Alyssum fastigiatum
  • Fastigiatum Alyssum
  • Fastigiatum Sweet Alyssum

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum cuneifolium corymbosum (Pau) Rivas Mart., Molero Mesa & Pérez Raya [unknown]
  • Alyssum cuneifolium losanum P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Alyssum diffusum corymbosum Pau [unknown]
  • Alyssum diffusum corymbosum (Pau) C.Morales, Robles Cruz & Romero García [unknown]
  • Alyssum gadorense P.Küpfer [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum aitanicum O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum alcalatenicum O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum guilleriense O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum pradense O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Alyssum nevadense Wilmott ex P.W.Ball & T.R.Dudley [unknown]
  • Alyssum diffusum corymbosum Morales Torres, Robles Cruz & Romero Garcia [deprecated]

Description

Alyssum fastigiatum (also called Fastigiate 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 fastigiatum 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 fastigiatum 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 fastigiatum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Alyssum fastigiatum

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

Alyssum fastigiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum fastigiatum?

Alyssum fastigiatum

What is the family of Alyssum fastigiatum?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum fastigiatum?

Fastigiate 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-2632121: Based on the initial data import
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.