Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
stapfii
ID:
530559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vierh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 64: 260 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529891

Common Names

  • Stapf's Alyssum
  • Stapf's Madwort
  • Stapf's Alysum

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum antilibanoticum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Alyssum buschianum Grossh. [unknown]
  • Alyssum pseudocalycinum Zohary [unknown]

Description

Alyssum stapfii (also called Stapf'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 stapfii is a low-maintenance ground cover that is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum stapfii has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum stapfii 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 stapfii

Alyssum stapfii can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.

Alyssum stapfii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum stapfii?

Alyssum stapfii

What type of plant is Alyssum stapfii?

Annual

Where does Alyssum stapfii grow?

It 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,

References