Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
caboverdeanum
ID:
679193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Sunding

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 2: 11 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678526

Common Names

  • Cape Verde Wallflower
  • Cape Verde Erysimum
  • Cape Verde Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus caboverdeanus (A.Chev.) R.Fernandes [unknown]
  • Matthiola caboverdeana A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Erysimum caboverdeanum (also called Cape Verde Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Cape Verde Islands and is found in rocky and dry habitats. It is an annual or biennial herb with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum caboverdeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum caboverdeanum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum caboverdeanum is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erysimum caboverdeanum

Erysimum caboverdeanum can be found in the western Mediterranean, from Spain east to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Erysimum caboverdeanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum caboverdeanum?

Erysimum caboverdeanum

What is the common name of Erysimum caboverdeanum?

Cape Verde Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum caboverdeanum?

It is native to the Cape Verde Islands

Species in the Erysimum genus

Erysimum ledebourii, Erysimum belvederense, Erysimum ehrendorferi, Erysimum euphraticum, Erysimum froehneri, Erysimum gabrielianiae, Erysimum geisleri, Erysimum iraqense, Erysimum kostkae, Erysimum macropetalum, Erysimum munzuriense, Erysimum osseticum, Erysimum serpentinicum, Erysimum spetae, Erysimum boreale, Erysimum absconditum, Erysimum aciphyllum, Erysimum acrotonum, Erysimum afghanicum, Erysimum aitchisonii, Erysimum aksaricum, Erysimum altaicum, Erysimum amasianum, Erysimum ammophilum, Erysimum anceps, Erysimum andrzejowskianum, Erysimum arbuscula, Erysimum arenicola, Erysimum argyrocarpum, Erysimum arkansanum, Erysimum armeniacum, Erysimum artwinense, Erysimum asperulum, Erysimum asperum, Erysimum aucherianum, Erysimum aureum, Erysimum aurigeranum, Erysimum aznavourii, Erysimum babadagensis, Erysimum babataghi, Erysimum baeticum, Erysimum benthamii, Erysimum bicolor, Erysimum boissieri, Erysimum bonannianum, Erysimum boryanum, Erysimum brachycarpum, Erysimum brevistylum, Erysimum bulgaricum, Erysimum burnatii,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2799851: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Per Sunding (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunding' in the authors string.