Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory & Chaub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Exp. Sci. Morée, Bot. : t. 23 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679132
Common Names
- Pusillum Wallflower
- Dwarf Wallflower
- Small Wallflower
Synonyms
- Cheiranthus fruticulosus Sm. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus parnassii Boiss. [unknown]
- Erysimum parnassi Nyman [unknown]
- Erysimum rupestre Bory & Chaub. [unknown]
- Erysimum trichophyllum Halácsy [unknown]
- Erysimum pusillum pusillum [unknown]
- Erysimum pusillum pindicum Hausskn. ex Halácsy [unknown]
Description
Erysimum pusillum (also called small wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erysimum pusillum sub. atticum (Heldr. & Sartori ex Boiss.) P.W.Ball
Erysimum pusillum sub. cephalonicum (Polatschek) P.W.Ball
Erysimum pusillum sub. hayekii Jáv. & Rech.f.
Erysimum pusillum sub. microstylum (Hausskn.) Hayek
Erysimum pusillum sub. rechingeri (Jáv.) P.W.Ball
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erysimum pusillum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum pusillum 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 pusillum
Erysimum pusillum is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Erysimum pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum pusillum?
Erysimum pusillum
What is the common name of Erysimum pusillum?
Small Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum pusillum?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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,