Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
canum
ID:
679212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Piller & Mitterp.) Polatschek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 140: 321 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678545



Common Names

  • Gray Wallflower
  • Gray Erysimum
  • Gray Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Syrenia angustifolia Rchb. [unknown]
  • Syrenia ehrhartii Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Syrenia ucrainica Klokov [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus canus Piller & Mitterp. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus sibiricus Juss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus virgatus Poir. [unknown]
  • Cheirinia angustifolia Link [unknown]
  • Erysimum angustifolium Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Syrenia praevisa Klokov [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum canum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in the garden. It is also a great choice for a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Erysimum canum has yellow, four-petaled flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. Seed: The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum canum 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 canum

Erysimum canum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Erysimum canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum canum?

Erysimum canum

What is the common name of Erysimum canum?

Woolly Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum canum?

It is native to western North America

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

Mathias Piller (1733-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piller' in the authors string.
Ludwig Mitterpacher (1734-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitterp.' in the authors string.
Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910645-1: Based on the initial data import