Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
spruneri
ID:
530558

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

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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.

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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,

References

Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:277802-1: Based on the initial data import