Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
portugalense
ID:
1326050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polatschek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 116: 96 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338504



Common Names

  • Erysimum portugalense
  • Portugalense Wallflower
  • Portugalense-Wallflower


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Description

Erysimum portugalense (also called Portuguese Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum portugalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erysimum portugalense is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum portugalense is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought once established.

Where to Find Erysimum portugalense

Erysimum portugalense is native to Portugal and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Erysimum portugalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum portugalense?

Erysimum portugalense

What is the common name of Erysimum portugalense?

No common name

Where is Erysimum portugalense found?

It is found in Portugal

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

Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.