Alyssum simulans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
530545
Status:
valid
Authors:
Runemark ex Hartvig
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hellenica 2: 207 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529877
Common Names
- Simulating Alyssum
- Simulating Madwort
- Simulating Alysum
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Alyssum simulans (also called Alyssum simulans, 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 simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum simulans has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyssum simulans 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 simulans
Alyssum simulans can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.
Alyssum simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum simulans?
Alyssum simulans
What type of plant is Alyssum simulans?
Annual
Where does Alyssum simulans 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632511: Based on the initial data import
Per Hartvig (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartvig' in the authors string.
Hans Runemark (1927-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Runemark' in the authors string.