Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
530477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baumg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Transsilv. 2: 237 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529809

Common Names

  • Creeping Alyssum
  • Creeping Madwort
  • Creeping Alysum

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum decumbens Herbich [unknown]
  • Alyssum kotovii A.P.Iljinsk. [unknown]
  • Alyssum transsilvanicum Schur [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens repens [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens transsilvanicum (Schur) Beck [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens platyphyllum Beck [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens macrocarpum Beck [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens microcarpum Beck [unknown]
  • Alyssum repens umbrosum Beck [unknown]

Description

Alyssum repens (also called Creeping Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils, often near the sea.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a bee plant and attracts a variety of pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum repens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Alyssum repens

Alyssum repens is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Alyssum repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum repens?

Alyssum repens

What is the common name of Alyssum repens?

Creeping Alyssum

What is the growth habit of Alyssum repens?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

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,