Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France : 425 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529592
Common Names
- Alyssum loiseleurii
- Loiseleur's Alyssum
- Loiseleur's Madwort
Synonyms
- Alyssum arenarium Loisel. [unknown]
Description
Alyssum loiseleurii (also called Loiseleur's Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum loiseleurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum loiseleurii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum loiseleurii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny spot. Divisions 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 loiseleurii
Alyssum loiseleurii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Alyssum loiseleurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum loiseleurii?
Alyssum loiseleurii
What is the common name of Alyssum loiseleurii?
Loiseleur's Alyssum
What type of plant is Alyssum loiseleurii?
Annual herb
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,