Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scoparium
ID:
679857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brouss. ex Willd.) Wettst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 39: 283 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679190



Common Names

  • Scoparium Wallflower
  • Scoparium Erysimum
  • Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus axillaris Brouss. ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus cinereus Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus cumbrae Link [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus scoparius Brouss. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Dichroanthus cinereus Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Dichroanthus mutabilis albescens Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Dichroanthus scoparius Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Erysimum albescens (Webb & Berthel.) Bramwell [unknown]
  • Hesperis steveniana cinerea F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Hesperis cinerea Poir. [unknown]

Description

Erysimum scoparium (also called broom wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erysimum scoparium var. lindleyi (Webb ex Christ) G.Kunkel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum scoparium has bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum scoparium is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.

Where to Find Erysimum scoparium

Erysimum scoparium can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Erysimum scoparium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum scoparium?

Erysimum scoparium

What is the common name of Erysimum scoparium?

Common Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum scoparium?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2800457: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
Pierre Marie Auguste Broussonet (1761-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brouss.' in the authors string.