Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
530542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudolphi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 290 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529874



Common Names

  • Simple Alyssum
  • Simple Madwort
  • Simple Alysum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum amoris Coincy [unknown]
  • Alyssum campestre edentatum Andrews [unknown]
  • Alyssum campestre micranthum (C.A.Mey.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Alyssum campestre micropetalum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Alyssum latifolium Vis. [unknown]
  • Alyssum micranthum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus micranthum (C.A.Mey.) Dudley [unknown]
  • Alyssum nanum Pomel [unknown]
  • Alyssum parviflorum edentatum Maire [unknown]
  • Alyssum parviflorum edentatum (Maire) N.Galland [unknown]
  • Alyssum parviflorum micranthum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Dorn [unknown]
  • Alyssum simplex edentulum (Andr.) N.Galland [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus micranthum (C.A.Mey.) Breistr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum campestre edentulum Andr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus minus [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus minus [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus micranthum (C.A.Mey.) T.R.Dudley [deprecated]
  • Alyssum minus latifolium (Vis.) Trinajstić [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus micranthum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Trinajstić [unknown]
  • Alyssum minus mazandaranicum Pakravan & Bolourian [unknown]

Description

Alyssum simplex (also called Alyssum simplex, 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 simplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum simplex has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum simplex 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 simplex

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

Alyssum simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum simplex?

Alyssum simplex

What type of plant is Alyssum simplex?

Annual

Where does Alyssum simplex grow?

It is native to Europe

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-2632509: Based on the initial data import
Karl Rudolphi (1771-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudolphi' in the authors string.