Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolium
ID:
530043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1(Prodr.): XXXVII (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529375



Common Names

  • Alyssum cuneifolium
  • Cuneifolium Alyssum
  • Cuneifolium Sweet Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Adyseton cuneifolium Sweet [unknown]
  • Alyssum cuneifolium cuneifolium [unknown]

Description

Alyssum cuneifolium (also called Wedge-leaved Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small annual or biennial plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small yellow flowers and gray-green, hairy leaves with a wedge-shaped tip.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum cuneifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Alyssum cuneifolium is small, yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum cuneifolium is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The clumps can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alyssum cuneifolium

Alyssum cuneifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.

Alyssum cuneifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum cuneifolium?

Alyssum cuneifolium

What is the family of Alyssum cuneifolium?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum cuneifolium?

Cuneate-leaved Alyssum

Species in the Alyssum genus

Alyssum pirinicum, Alyssum aizoides, Alyssum alpestre, Alyssum alyssoides, Alyssum anamense, Alyssum andinum, Alyssum argyrophyllum, Alyssum armenum, Alyssum artwinense, Alyssum atlanticum, Alyssum aurantiacum, Alyssum baldaccii, Alyssum baumgartnerianum, Alyssum blancheanum, Alyssum bornmuelleri, Alyssum bosniacum, Alyssum bulbotrichum, Alyssum caespitosum, Alyssum calycocarpum, Alyssum cephalotes, Alyssum collinum, Alyssum contemptum, Alyssum corningii, Alyssum cuneifolium, Alyssum dagestanicum, Alyssum damascenum, Alyssum dasycarpum, Alyssum degenianum, Alyssum desertorum, Alyssum diffusum, Alyssum dimorphosepalum, Alyssum doerfleri, Alyssum dudleyi, Alyssum erosulum, Alyssum fastigiatum, Alyssum flexicaule, Alyssum foliosum, Alyssum fulvescens, Alyssum granatense, Alyssum gustavssonii, Alyssum hajastanum, Alyssum handelii, Alyssum harputicum, Alyssum hirsutum, Alyssum idaeum, Alyssum iljinskae, Alyssum iranicum, Alyssum klimesii, Alyssum kurdicum, Alyssum lanceolatum,

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