Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 7: 157 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678667
Common Names
- Diffusum Wallflower
- Diffusum Erysimum
- Diffusum Treacle Mustard
Synonyms
- Cheiranthus alpinus Jacq. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus bocconei All. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus integerrimus Steud. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus integrifolius Mill. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus pallidus Pall. [unknown]
- Crucifera canescens E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Erysimum andrzejowscianum Besser [unknown]
- Erysimum canescens Roth [unknown]
- Erysimum platyphyllum Schur [unknown]
- Erysimum schultesii Schrad. [unknown]
- Erysimastrum canescens (Bory & Chaub.) Rupr. [unknown]
Description
Erysimum diffusum (also called Diffuse Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrub. It is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum diffusum 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 diffusum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum diffusum 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 diffusum
Erysimum diffusum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Erysimum diffusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum diffusum?
Erysimum diffusum
What is the common name of Erysimum diffusum?
Diffuse Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum diffusum?
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,