Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
crepidifolium
ID:
679304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 1: 8 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678637

Common Names

  • Crepid-Leaved Wallflower
  • Crepid-Leaved Erysimum
  • Crepid-Leaved Rocket

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Synonyms

  • Cheirinia crepidifolia A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Crucifera crepidifolia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Erysimum carniolicum Schur [unknown]
  • Erysimum cheiranthus J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Erysimum ochroleucum Zaw. ex Niessl [unknown]
  • Erysimum odoratum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Erysimum pallens Wallr. [unknown]
  • Erysimum pumilum Schur [unknown]

Description

Erysimum crepidifolium (also called Creeping Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region 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 crepidifolium 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

Erysimum crepidifolium 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 crepidifolium 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 crepidifolium

Erysimum crepidifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Erysimum crepidifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum crepidifolium?

Erysimum crepidifolium

What is the common name of Erysimum crepidifolium?

Crepidifolium Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum crepidifolium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, sunny places.

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