Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
erosulum
ID:
530119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Genn. & Pestal. ex Clem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino , ser. 2, 16: 248 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529451



Common Names

  • Alyssum erosulum
  • Erosulum Alyssum
  • Erosulum Sweet Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum suffrutescens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Alyssum suffrutescens epirotum Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Alyssum erosulum (also called Eros Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 6-10 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum erosulum 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

Alyssum erosulum 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 erosulum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.

Where to Find Alyssum erosulum

Alyssum erosulum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Alyssum erosulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum erosulum?

Alyssum erosulum

What is the family of Alyssum erosulum?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum erosulum?

Eroded 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632114: Based on the initial data import
Frederic Clements (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clem.' in the authors string.
J. Anton Pestalozzi (1871-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pestal.' in the authors string.