Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
siliculosum
ID:
679872

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 491 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679205



Common Names

  • Siliculosum Wallflower
  • Siliculosum Erysimum
  • Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Syrenia pedunculata Klokov [unknown]
  • Syrenia siliculosa Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus siliculosus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Erysimum chidopodum Tausch [unknown]
  • Syrenia siliculosa (M.Bieb.) Andrz. [deprecated]

Description

Erysimum siliculosum (also called silky 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 siliculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum siliculosum 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 siliculosum 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 siliculosum

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

Erysimum siliculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum siliculosum?

Erysimum siliculosum

What is the common name of Erysimum siliculosum?

Siliculose Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum siliculosum?

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,