Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
virescens
ID:
679968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wettst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679301



Common Names

  • Virescens Wallflower
  • Virescens Trefoil Wallflower
  • Virescens Toothed Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus virescens Christ [unknown]

Description

Erysimum virescens (also called Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum virescens is a popular garden plant, often used as an ornamental ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum virescens has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum virescens is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erysimum virescens

Erysimum virescens 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 virescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum virescens?

Erysimum virescens

What is the family of Erysimum virescens?

Brassicaceae

What is the native range of Erysimum virescens?

Europe and North Africa

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,