Status:
valid
Authors:
Zapał.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Int. Acad. Sci. Cracovie, Cl. Sci. Math., Sér. B, Sci. Nat. 13: 49 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678828
Common Names
- Hungarian Wallflower
- Hungarian Rocket
- Hungarian Erysimum
Synonyms
- Erysimum pieninicum Pawł. [unknown]
- Erysimum pannonicum wahlenbergii (Asch. & Engl.) Simonk. [unknown]
- Erysimum wahlenbergii (Asch. & Engl.) Borbás [unknown]
- Erysimum wahlenbergii Simonk. [unknown]
- Erysimum strictum wahlenbergii Asch. & Engl. [unknown]
- Erysimum wahlenbergii pieninicum Zapal. [unknown]
Description
Erysimum hungaricum (also called Hungarian Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky places and on walls. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to 20–50 cm tall, with grey-green, hairy leaves. The flowers are yellow, with four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum hungaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum hungaricum has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum hungaricum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Erysimum hungaricum
Erysimum hungaricum can be found in Hungary.
Erysimum hungaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum hungaricum?
Erysimum hungaricum
What is the common name of Erysimum hungaricum?
Hungarian Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum hungaricum?
Erysimum hungaricum is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and Canada.
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,