Alyssum harputicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harputicum
ID:
530186
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.R.Dudley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 76 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529518
Common Names
- Alyssum harputicum
- Harputicum Alyssum
- Harputicum Sweet Alyssum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alyssum harputicum (also called Harput 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 harputicum 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 harputicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyssum harputicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny spot. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Alyssum harputicum
Alyssum harputicum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Turkey.
Alyssum harputicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum harputicum?
Alyssum harputicum
What is the common name of Alyssum harputicum?
Harput Alyssum
What are the uses of Alyssum harputicum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632177: Based on the initial data import
Theodore Robert Dudley (1936-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.Dudley' in the authors string.