Status:
valid
Authors:
Polatschek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 34: 197 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679114
Common Names
- Pseudopurpureum Wallflower
- Pseudopurpureum Erysimum
- Pseudopurpureum Rocket
Description
Erysimum pseudopurpureum (also called false-purple wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran, and it grows in rocky and grassy areas. It is an annual or biennial herb with a hairy stem and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum pseudopurpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erysimum pseudopurpureum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum pseudopurpureum 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 pseudopurpureum
Erysimum pseudopurpureum is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Erysimum pseudopurpureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum pseudopurpureum?
Erysimum pseudopurpureum
What is the common name of Erysimum pseudopurpureum?
Pseudopurpureum Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum pseudopurpureum?
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,