Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pluscanescens
ID:
1332176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raim. ex Jos.Baumgartner) Španiel, Lihová & Marhold

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2479 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344630


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Description

Alyssum pluscanescens (also called Grey Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, grey-green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum pluscanescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum pluscanescens has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum pluscanescens is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Alyssum pluscanescens

Alyssum pluscanescens is native to the Mediterranean, where it can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Alyssum pluscanescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum pluscanescens?

Alyssum pluscanescens

What is the common name of Alyssum pluscanescens?

Hoary Alyssum

Where is Alyssum pluscanescens found?

Alyssum pluscanescens is found in 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,

References

Karol Marhold (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marhold' in the authors string.
Rudolf Raimann (1863-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raim.' in the authors string.
Josef Baumgartner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jos.Baumgartner' in the authors string.
Judita Lihová: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lihová' in the authors string.
Stanislav Španiel (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Španiel' in the authors string.