Species:
lepidoto-stellatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hausskn. & Bornm.) T.R.Dudley
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 70 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037125
Common Names
- Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum
- Lepidoto-stellate Alyssum
- Lepidoto-stellate Alyssum Grass
Description
Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum (also called Starry-leaved Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum is an annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.
Where to Find Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum
Alyssum lepidoto-stellatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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,