Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cheiri
ID:
679261

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1769

Citation Micro:
Cl. Crucif. Emend. : 116 (1769)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678594

Common Names

  • Cheir's Wallflower
  • Cheir's Erysimum
  • Cheir's Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus cheiri L. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus fruticulosus (Spreng.) L'Hér. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus helveticus Jacq. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus intermedius Schleich. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus luteus Dulac [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus muralis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus silenifolius Willd. [unknown]
  • Cheiri montanum [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Cheiri murale (Salisb.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Cheiri vulgare [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Cheirinia helvetica (Jacq.) Link [unknown]
  • Cheirinia suffruticosa Link [unknown]
  • Crucifera cheiri E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum helveticum (Jacq.) DC. [unknown]
  • Erysimum murale Lam. [unknown]
  • Erysimum suffruticosum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Erysimum suffruticosum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus cheiri glaucescens Pamp. [unknown]
  • Erysimum cheiri inexpectans Véla, Ouarmim & Dubset [unknown]

Description

Erysimum cheiri (also called Cheir's Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe 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 cheiri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Erysimum cheiri has yellow, four-petaled flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. Seed: The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum cheiri is an evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Erysimum cheiri

Erysimum cheiri can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Erysimum cheiri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum cheiri?

Erysimum cheiri

What is the common name of Erysimum cheiri?

Cheir's Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum cheiri?

It is native to Europe and North Africa

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz (1722-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crantz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283703-1: Based on the initial data import