Alyssum gustavssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gustavssonii
ID:
530175
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartvig
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Mount. Fl. Greece 1: 293 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529507
Common Names
- Alyssum gustavssonii
- Gustavssonii Alyssum
- Gustavssonii Sweet Alyssum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alyssum gustavssonii (also called Gustavsson's 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 gustavssonii 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 gustavssonii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyssum gustavssonii 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 gustavssonii
Alyssum gustavssonii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.
Alyssum gustavssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum gustavssonii?
Alyssum gustavssonii
What is the common name of Alyssum gustavssonii?
Gustavsson's Alyssum
What are the uses of Alyssum gustavssonii?
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-2632167: Based on the initial data import
Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.