Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
siculum
ID:
530541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Esp. Nouv. : 202 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529873



Common Names

  • Sicilian Alyssum
  • Sicilian Madwort
  • Sicilian Alysum


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Description

Alyssum siculum (also called Alyssum siculum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils, often near the sea.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum siculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Alyssum siculum is small, yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum siculum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Alyssum siculum

Alyssum siculum can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.

Alyssum siculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum siculum?

Alyssum siculum

What type of plant is Alyssum siculum?

Annual

Where does Alyssum siculum grow?

It 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,