Status:
valid
Authors:
[Soland.]
Source:
cmp
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 257 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529899
Common Names
- Strigose Alyssum
- Strigose Madwort
- Strigose Alysum
Synonyms
- Alyssum campestre pilosum Post [unknown]
- Alyssum campestre strigosum (Banks & Sol.) Jalas [unknown]
- Alyssum micropetalum Fisch. ex Hornem. [unknown]
- Alyssum minus strigosum (Banks & Sol.) Stoj. [unknown]
- Alyssum parviflorum M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Alyssum minus strigosum (Banks & Sol.) Zohary [unknown]
- Alyssum strigosum strigosum [unknown]
- Alyssum micropetalum Fisch. ex Hornem. [deprecated]
- Alyssum minus micropetalum (Fisch. ex Hornem.) Trinajstić [unknown]
Description
Alyssum strigosum (also called Strigose 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 strigosum is a low-maintenance ground cover that is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alyssum strigosum sub. cedrorum (Schott & Kotschy) Dudley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum strigosum has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum strigosum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.
Where to Find Alyssum strigosum
Alyssum strigosum can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.
Alyssum strigosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum strigosum?
Alyssum strigosum
What type of plant is Alyssum strigosum?
Annual
Where does Alyssum strigosum 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,