Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. [Boissier] 1: 195. 1867 [Apr-Jun 1867]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678506
Common Names
- Short-Fruited Wallflower
- Short-Fruited Erysimum
- Short-Fruited Rocket
Description
Erysimum brachycarpum (also called short-fruited 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 brachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum brachycarpum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum brachycarpum 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 brachycarpum
Erysimum brachycarpum can be found in the western Mediterranean, from Spain east to Turkey and the Caucasus.
Erysimum brachycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum brachycarpum?
Erysimum brachycarpum
What is the common name of Erysimum brachycarpum?
Shortpod Mustard
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum brachycarpum?
Open, dry, sunny places, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
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,