Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
679166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polatschek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 34: 200 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678499



Common Names

  • Boissier's Wallflower
  • Boissier's Erysimum
  • Boissier's Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Erysimum filifolium Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Erysimum boissieri (also called Boissier's wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran, and it grows in rocky and grassy areas. It is an annual or biennial herb with a hairy stem and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum boissieri has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum boissieri is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Erysimum boissieri

Erysimum boissieri can be found in the western Mediterranean, from Spain east to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Erysimum boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum boissieri?

Erysimum boissieri

What is the common name of Erysimum boissieri?

Boissier's wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum boissieri?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open habitat, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands

Species in the Erysimum genus

Erysimum ledebourii, Erysimum belvederense, Erysimum ehrendorferi, Erysimum euphraticum, Erysimum froehneri, Erysimum gabrielianiae, Erysimum geisleri, Erysimum iraqense, Erysimum kostkae, Erysimum macropetalum, Erysimum munzuriense, Erysimum osseticum, Erysimum serpentinicum, Erysimum spetae, Erysimum boreale, Erysimum absconditum, Erysimum aciphyllum, Erysimum acrotonum, Erysimum afghanicum, Erysimum aitchisonii, Erysimum aksaricum, Erysimum altaicum, Erysimum amasianum, Erysimum ammophilum, Erysimum anceps, Erysimum andrzejowskianum, Erysimum arbuscula, Erysimum arenicola, Erysimum argyrocarpum, Erysimum arkansanum, Erysimum armeniacum, Erysimum artwinense, Erysimum asperulum, Erysimum asperum, Erysimum aucherianum, Erysimum aureum, Erysimum aurigeranum, Erysimum aznavourii, Erysimum babadagensis, Erysimum babataghi, Erysimum baeticum, Erysimum benthamii, Erysimum bicolor, Erysimum boissieri, Erysimum bonannianum, Erysimum boryanum, Erysimum brachycarpum, Erysimum brevistylum, Erysimum bulgaricum, Erysimum burnatii,

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-2799827: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.