Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
530231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baumgartner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Landes-Gymn. Baden bei Wien 48: 11 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529563



Common Names

  • Alyssum lanceolatum
  • Lanceolate Alyssum
  • Lanceolate Madwort


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum czernjakowskae Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Alyssum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Armenia. It is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, tropical regions and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum lanceolatum has small, white, four-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum lanceolatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny spot. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sunny spot. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Alyssum lanceolatum

Alyssum lanceolatum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Alyssum lanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum lanceolatum?

Alyssum lanceolatum

What is the common name of Alyssum lanceolatum?

Lance-leaved alyssum

What is the natural habitat of Alyssum lanceolatum?

Alyssum lanceolatum is native to the Mediterranean region

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-2632217: Based on the initial data import
Julius Baumgartner (1870-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumgartner' in the authors string.