Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sylvestre
ID:
679916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1772

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 2: 28 (1772)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679249



Common Names

  • Sylvestre Wallflower
  • Sylvestre Erysimum
  • Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus alpinus All. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus angustifolius Mill. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus sylvestris Crantz [unknown]
  • Cheirinia erysimoides Dumort. [unknown]
  • Cheirinia lanceolata Link [unknown]
  • Conringia polymorpha Bubani [unknown]
  • Erysimum alpinum Pers. [unknown]
  • Erysimum cheiranthus Roth [unknown]
  • Erysimum hesperis Scop. [unknown]
  • Erysimum macranthum Tausch [unknown]
  • Erysimum siculum Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Erysimum turritum Lam. [unknown]
  • Erysimum sylvestre sylvestre [unknown]

Description

Erysimum sylvestre (also called Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum sylvestre is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erysimum sylvestre sub. aurantiacum (Leybold) P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erysimum sylvestre is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum sylvestre 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 sylvestre

Erysimum sylvestre is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open, sunny areas.

Erysimum sylvestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum sylvestre?

Erysimum sylvestre

What is the common name of Erysimum sylvestre?

Woodland Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum sylvestre?

It is native to Turkey and the Aegean Islands

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