Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
ochroleucum
ID:
530385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 36 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529717

Common Names

  • Alyssum ochroleucum
  • Ochroleucous Alyssum
  • Ochroleucous Mountain Alyssum

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Description

Alyssum ochroleucum (also called Pale-yellow Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum ochroleucum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum ochroleucum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It has small, fragrant, yellow 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 ochroleucum

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

Alyssum ochroleucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum ochroleucum?

Alyssum ochroleucum

What is the common name of Alyssum ochroleucum?

Ochroleucous alyssum

What is the natural habitat of Alyssum ochroleucum?

Alyssum ochroleucum is native to the Mediterranean region

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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