Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
macropodum
ID:
530272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 18 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529604



Common Names

  • Alyssum macropodum
  • Large-podded Alyssum
  • Large-podded Mountain Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum macropodum longistylum Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum macropodum (also called Long-stalked Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum macropodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Alyssum macropodum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds of Alyssum macropodum are small, round, and black. Seedlings: Alyssum macropodum seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum macropodum 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 macropodum

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

Alyssum macropodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum macropodum?

Alyssum macropodum

What is the common name of Alyssum macropodum?

Large-stalked Alyssum

What type of plant is Alyssum macropodum?

Annual herb

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-2632254: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.