Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
557926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ard.) Schur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Transsilv. : 61 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557258

Common Names

  • Aurinia petraea
  • Petraea alyssum
  • Rock alyssum

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Synonyms

  • Koniga edentula Heynh. [unknown]
  • Vesicaria gemonensis Poir. [unknown]
  • Vesicaria edentula Poir. [unknown]
  • Adyseton edentulum Link [unknown]
  • Adyseton gemonense Sweet [unknown]
  • Alyssoides gemonensis Medik. [unknown]
  • Alyssum brasi Loret ex Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Alyssum edentulum Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Alyssum edentulum sphaerocarpum Petr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum gemonense L. [unknown]
  • Alyssum microcarpon Vis. [unknown]
  • Alyssum microcarpum Neilr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alyssum microcarpum sphaerocarpum (Petrovič) Diklić [unknown]
  • Alyssum petraeum Ard. [unknown]
  • Alyssum saxtile Crantz [unknown]
  • Alyssum vesicarioides Andrz. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Anodontea edentula Sweet [unknown]
  • Aurinia edentula Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Trautv. [unknown]
  • Aurinia gemonensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Aurinia microcarpa (Vis.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Camelina edentula Desv. [unknown]
  • Clypeola edentula Link [unknown]
  • Crucifera edentula E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Vesicaria microcarpa Vis. [unknown]
  • Alyssum microcarpum stenophyllon Beck [unknown]
  • Aurinia petraea microcarpa (Vis.) Plazibat [unknown]

Description

Aurinia petraea (also called Yellow Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant with bright yellow flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aurinia petraea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aurinia petraea is small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and spindly, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aurinia petraea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry conditions once established. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Aurinia petraea

Aurinia petraea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Aurinia petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aurinia petraea?

Aurinia petraea

What is the common name of Aurinia petraea?

Petra's Aurinia

Where is Aurinia petraea found?

Greece

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-2666580: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur (1799-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schur' in the authors string.
Pietro Arduino (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ard.' in the authors string.