Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
530080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
App. Hort. Neap. : 58 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529412



Common Names

  • Alyssum diffusum
  • Diffusum Alyssum
  • Diffusum Sweet Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Adyseton diffusum Sweet [unknown]

Description

Alyssum diffusum (also called Spreading 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.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum diffusum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alyssum diffusum sub. garganicum Španiel, Marhold, N.G.Passal. & Lihová
Alyssum diffusum sub. calabricum Španiel, Marhold, N.G.Passal. & Lihová

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum diffusum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum diffusum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers a sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Alyssum diffusum

Alyssum diffusum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Alyssum diffusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum diffusum?

Alyssum diffusum

What is the family of Alyssum diffusum?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum diffusum?

Diffuse 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