Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
679196

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 497 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678529



Common Names

  • Tufted Wallflower
  • Tufted Erysimum
  • Tufted Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Erysimum aucheri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erysimum exasperatum Gmel. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Erysimum fruticulosum J.Gay [unknown]
  • Erysimum pulvinatum J.Gay [unknown]

Description

Erysimum caespitosum (also called Tufted Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and dry habitats. It is an annual or biennial herb with yellow flowers and a height of up to 1 m.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum caespitosum 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 caespitosum 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 caespitosum can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. For division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Erysimum caespitosum

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

Erysimum caespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum caespitosum?

Erysimum caespitosum

What is the common name of Erysimum caespitosum?

Tufted Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum caespitosum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa

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,