Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
530606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 3: 466 1800

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529938



Common Names

  • Alyssum tortuosum
  • Tortuosum Alyssum
  • Tortuous Alyssum


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Synonyms

  • Alyssum alpestre tortuosum (Willd.) Fenzl [unknown]
  • Alyssum odessanum Nyár. [unknown]
  • Alyssum serpyllifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Alyssum serpyllifolium longistylum Sommier & Levier [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum grandiflorum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum longistylum (Sommier & Levier) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum meyerianum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum schiwanicum Rupr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum viridescens Rupr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum tortuosum [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum arenicola Novák ex Dostál [unknown]
  • Alyssum tortuosum elongatum Nyár. [unknown]
  • Alyssum decandolleanum Nyár. [unknown]
  • Meniocus serpyllifolius Desv. [unknown]
  • Alyssum alpestre serpyllifolium (M.Bieb.) Maire [unknown]
  • Alyssum alpestre serpyllifolium (M.Bieb.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Alyssum alpestre macrocarpum Maire [unknown]
  • Alyssum serpyllifolium serpyllifolium [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alyssum tortuosum sub. caliacrae Stojan. & Stef.
Alyssum tortuosum sub. savranicum Nyár.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum tortuosum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out seedlings as needed. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Alyssum tortuosum

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

Alyssum tortuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum tortuosum?

Alyssum tortuosum

What type of plant is Alyssum tortuosum?

Annual

Where does Alyssum tortuosum 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-2632568: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.