Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
leucanthemum
ID:
679572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph. ex Willd.) B.Fedtsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 23: 413 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678905

Common Names

  • Wallflower
  • Treacle Mustard
  • Hoary Stock

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Description

Erysimum leucanthemum (also called White-flowered Wallflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum leucanthemum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erysimum leucanthemum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and upright with yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum leucanthemum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erysimum leucanthemum

Erysimum leucanthemum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Erysimum leucanthemum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum leucanthemum?

Erysimum leucanthemum

What is the common name of Erysimum leucanthemum?

White-flowered wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum leucanthemum?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open habitat, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands

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-2800197: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.