Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
granatense
ID:
530170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 9 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529502



Common Names

  • Alyssum granatense
  • Granatense Alyssum
  • Granatense Sweet Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum algeriense Pomel [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense longipetalum P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Alyssum hispidum Loscos & J.Pardo [unknown]
  • Alyssum marizii Cout. [unknown]
  • Alyssum ptilotrichum Durieu ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Alyssum willkommii De Roem. ex Willk. [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense granatense [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense minutulum Batt. [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense sepalinum Pomel [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense subminutulum Maire & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense weilleri Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Alyssum granatense luteolum (Pomel) Coss. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum granatense (also called Granada Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum granatense is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum granatense 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 granatense 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 granatense

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

Alyssum granatense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum granatense?

Alyssum granatense

What is the common name of Alyssum granatense?

Pomegranate Alyssum

What are the uses of Alyssum granatense?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

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-2632162: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.