Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nevadense
ID:
679671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Genève : 4 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679004



Common Names

  • Nevada Wallflower
  • Nevada Erysimum
  • Nevada Rocket


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus nevadensis A.Heller [unknown]
  • Conringia australis Bubani [unknown]
  • Erysimum australe J.Gay [unknown]
  • Erysimum australe ramosum Willk. [unknown]
  • Erysimum bocconei Pers. [unknown]
  • Erysimum bourgeauianum Coss. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Erysimum canescens DC. [unknown]
  • Erysimum grandiflorum dertosense O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Erysimum grandiflorum ramosum (Willk.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Erysimum helveticum Cut. [unknown]
  • Erysimum lanceolatum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Erysimum lanceolatum Colmeiro [unknown]
  • Erysimum pallens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erysimum nevadense nevadense [unknown]

Description

Erysimum nevadense (also called Nevada Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the mustard family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, sunny habitats. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum nevadense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erysimum nevadense sub. fitzii (Polatschek) P.W.Ball
Erysimum nevadense sub. gomez-campoi (Polatschek) P.W.Ball
Erysimum nevadense sub. mediohispanicum (Polatschek) P.W.Ball
Erysimum nevadense sub. merxmuelleri (Polatschek) P.W.Ball
Erysimum nevadense sub. rondae (Polatschek) P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erysimum nevadense is yellow, with four petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are long, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum nevadense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Erysimum nevadense

Erysimum nevadense can be found in the western United States, from California to Nevada.

Erysimum nevadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum nevadense?

Erysimum nevadense

What is the common name of Erysimum nevadense?

Nevada Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum nevadense?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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