Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
minutum
ID:
530317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Patrin ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. [Candolle] 2: 322. 1821 [late May 1821]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529649



Common Names

  • Alyssum minutum
  • Small Alyssum
  • Small Mountain Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum argaeum Bornm. [unknown]
  • Alyssum compactum De Not. ex Ces. [unknown]
  • Alyssum glomeratum Burch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Alyssum leiocarpum Pomel [unknown]
  • Alyssum marginatum Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb. [unknown]
  • Alyssum minutum condensatum Post [unknown]
  • Alyssum minutum moesiacum Velen. [unknown]
  • Alyssum ponticum Velen. [unknown]
  • Alyssum potemkinii Akinfiew ex Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Alyssum psilocarpum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum minutum (also called Small Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 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 minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum minutum 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 minutum

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

Alyssum minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum minutum?

Alyssum minutum

What is the common name of Alyssum minutum?

Small Alyssum

What type of plant is Alyssum minutum?

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-2632298: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Eugène Louis Melchior Patrin (1742-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Patrin' in the authors string.