Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
griffithiana
ID:
1037823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Opiz

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Lotos 4: 257 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037161

Common Names

  • Veselskya griffithiana
  • Griffith's Veselskya
  • Griffith's Veselskya Grass

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Description

Veselskya griffithiana (also called Griffith's Veselskya, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veselskya griffithiana is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Veselskya griffithiana are yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veselskya griffithiana is an annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Place in a sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Veselskya griffithiana

Veselskya griffithiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils.

Species in the Veselskya genus

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 tro-100359025: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Filip Maximilian Opiz (1787-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Opiz' in the authors string.