Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 2: 80 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678940
Common Names
- Wallflower
- Treacle Mustard
- Hoary Stock
Description
Erysimum macilentum (also called Slender Wallflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum macilentum is an ornamental plant used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erysimum macilentum is yellow, with four petals and a short, slender stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short, slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum macilentum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.
Where to Find Erysimum macilentum
Erysimum macilentum is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Erysimum macilentum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum macilentum?
Erysimum macilentum
What is the common name of Erysimum macilentum?
Slender wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum macilentum?
It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California
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,