Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sulphureum
ID:
530585

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.R.Dudley & Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 74 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529917



Common Names

  • Sulphur Alyssum
  • Sulphur Madwort
  • Sulphur Alysum


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Description

Alyssum sulphureum (also called Sulphur Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum sulphureum is a low-maintenance ground cover that is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum sulphureum 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 sulphureum

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

Alyssum sulphureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum sulphureum?

Alyssum sulphureum

What type of plant is Alyssum sulphureum?

Annual

Where does Alyssum sulphureum 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-2632548: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Theodore Robert Dudley (1936-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.Dudley' in the authors string.