Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 103 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678619
Common Names
- Elegant Wallflower
- Elegant Erysimum
- Elegant Rocket
Description
Erysimum concinnum (also called Showy Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual or biennial herb with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum concinnum 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 concinnum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum concinnum 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 concinnum
Erysimum concinnum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Erysimum concinnum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum concinnum?
Erysimum concinnum
What is the common name of Erysimum concinnum?
Slender Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum concinnum?
It is native to western North America
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,