Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
handelii
ID:
530184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 45(2): 279 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529516

Common Names

  • Alyssum handelii
  • Handelii Alyssum
  • Handelii Sweet Alyssum

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Description

Alyssum handelii (also called Handel's Alyssum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Armenia. It is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, tropical regions and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum handelii 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 handelii has small, white, four-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum handelii 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 handelii

Alyssum handelii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Alyssum handelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum handelii?

Alyssum handelii

What is the common name of Alyssum handelii?

Handel's Alyssum

What are the uses of Alyssum handelii?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

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,

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