Status:
valid
Authors:
Mirzadeh & Assadi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nova Biol. Reperta 3(2): 147 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330803
Common Names
- Alyssum
- Madwort
- Mazandaranicum Madwort
Description
Alyssum mazandaranicum (also called 'Mazandaran Alyssum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum mazandaranicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum mazandaranicum has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a short, thick stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum mazandaranicum is a small perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a cool, moist environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Alyssum mazandaranicum
Alyssum mazandaranicum is found in the mountains of Iran.
Alyssum mazandaranicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum mazandaranicum?
Alyssum mazandaranicum
What is the common name of Alyssum mazandaranicum?
Mazandaran Alyssum
What is the family of Alyssum mazandaranicum?
Brassicaceae
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,