Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
530325

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 650 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529657

Common Names

  • Alyssum montanum
  • Mountain Alyssum
  • Alpine Alyssum

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum beugesiacum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum brevifolium Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum campestre Marz. ex Poll. [unknown]
  • Alyssum collicola Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Alyssum collinum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum collicolum (Rouy & Foucaud) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Alyssum porphyreticum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum psammeum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum rostratum Wierzb. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alyssum styriacum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum xerophilum Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Clypeola montana Crantz [unknown]
  • Crucifera alyssum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Alyssum samborense Kuaan [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum graecum Hayek [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum pagense Hayek [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum pedemontanum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum graecum Halácsy [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum montanum [unknown]
  • Alyssum montanum obovatum Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum montanum (also called Mountain 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 montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alyssum montanum sub. atlanticum (Desf.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Alyssum montanum sub. gmelinii (Jord.) Hegi & Em.Schmid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Alyssum montanum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds of Alyssum montanum are small, round, and black. Seedlings: Alyssum montanum seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum montanum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Alps. It has small, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Alyssum montanum

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

Alyssum montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum montanum?

Alyssum montanum

What is the common name of Alyssum montanum?

Mountain Alyssum

What type of plant is Alyssum montanum?

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,

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