Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tenellum
ID:
679928

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 500 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679261



Common Names

  • Tenellum Wallflower
  • Tenellum Erysimum
  • Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Erysimum tenuissimum F.Gay [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum tenellum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum tenellum 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 tenellum

Erysimum tenellum is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open, sunny areas.

Erysimum tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum tenellum?

Erysimum tenellum

What is the common name of Erysimum tenellum?

Delicate Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum tenellum?

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,