Status:
valid
Authors:
Wettst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 39: 283 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679195
Common Names
- Semperflorens Wallflower
- Semperflorens Erysimum
- Wallflower
Synonyms
- Cheiranthus frutescens Vent. ex Pers. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus linearis Vent. [unknown]
- Cheiranthus semperflorens Schousb. [unknown]
- Erysimum gramineum Pomel [unknown]
- Erysimum nemorale Pomel [unknown]
- Hesperis semperflorens Poir. [unknown]
- Erysimum bocconei gramineum (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
- Erysimum bocconei nemorale (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
- Erysimum semperflorens elatum Maire [unknown]
Description
Erysimum semperflorens (also called ever-blooming 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 semperflorens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum semperflorens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum semperflorens 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 semperflorens
Erysimum semperflorens can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Erysimum semperflorens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum semperflorens?
Erysimum semperflorens
What is the common name of Erysimum semperflorens?
Everlasting Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum semperflorens?
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,