Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. 2: 12 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529890
Common Names
- Spruneri Alyssum
- Spruneri Madwort
- Spruneri Alysum
Synonyms
- Alyssum densistellatum T.R.Dudley [unknown]
- Alyssum galicicae (Formánek) Hayek [unknown]
- Alyssum mildeanum Podp. [unknown]
- Alyssum montanum galicicae Formánek [unknown]
- Alyssum montanum ramosissimum (J.Baumgtr.) Diklić [unknown]
- Alyssum scardicum Wettst. [unknown]
- Alyssum stribrnyi Velen. [unknown]
- Alyssum thessalum Halácsy [unknown]
- Alyssum thracicum Velen. [unknown]
- Alyssum virescens Halácsy [unknown]
- Alyssum vourinonense T.R.Dudley & Rech.f. [unknown]
- Alyssum olympicum Halácsy [illegitimate]
- Alyssum cuneifolium pirinicum Stoj. & Acht. [unknown]
- Alyssum montanum scardicum (Wettst.) Hayek [unknown]
- Alyssum stribrnyi gymnocarpum Beck [unknown]
- Alyssum repens scardicum (Wettst.) Beck [unknown]
Description
Alyssum spruneri (also called Spruner's Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum spruneri is used as a low-maintenance ground cover and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum spruneri has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum spruneri 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 spruneri
Alyssum spruneri can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.
Alyssum spruneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum spruneri?
Alyssum spruneri
What type of plant is Alyssum spruneri?
Annual
Where does Alyssum spruneri grow?
It is native to Europe
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,