Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1130 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529216
Common Names
- Alyssum alyssoides
- Alyssoides Alyssum
- False Alyssum
Synonyms
- Psilonema vagum Fourr. [unknown]
- Psilonema sabulosum Fourr. [unknown]
- Psilonema ruderale Fourr. [unknown]
- Adyseton alyssoides Nieuwl. [unknown]
- Adyseton calycinum Scop. [unknown]
- Adyseton campestre Moench [unknown]
- Adyseton mutabile Moench [unknown]
- Alyssum alsinifolium Host [unknown]
- Alyssum alyssoides albineum Farw. [unknown]
- Alyssum alyssoides hispanicum T.R.Dudley [unknown]
- Alyssum alyssoides hispanicum (T.R.Dudley) Rivas Mart. & Sánchez Mata [unknown]
- Alyssum arvaticum Jord. [unknown]
- Alyssum calicinum Neck. [unknown]
- Alyssum calycinum L. [unknown]
- Alyssum calycinum Haens. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Alyssum campestre (L.) L. [unknown]
- Alyssum campestre Hoffm. [unknown]
- Alyssum conglobatum Filarszky & Javorka [unknown]
- Alyssum erraticum Jord. [unknown]
- Alyssum lusitanicum Brot. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Alyssum minus (L.) Rothm. [unknown]
- Alyssum montanum Brot. [unknown]
- Alyssum parviflorum Schloss. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Alyssum phymatocarpum Schlosser & Vuk. [unknown]
- Alyssum polyodon Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
- Alyssum rothmaleri Galushko [unknown]
- Alyssum ruderale Jord. [unknown]
- Alyssum sabulosum Jord. [unknown]
- Alyssum schlosseri Heuff. ex Schlosser & Vuk. [unknown]
- Alyssum sublineare Jord. [unknown]
- Alyssum vagum Jord. [unknown]
- Clypeola alyssoides L. [unknown]
- Clypeola calycina All. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Clypeola minor L. [unknown]
- Crucifera alyssoides E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Crucifera calycina E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Clypeola campestris L. [unknown]
- Alyssum parviflorum collinum (Brot.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Alyssum alyssoides alyssoides [unknown]
- Alyssum alyssoides depressum T.R.Dudley [unknown]
- Psilonema calycinum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Psilonema alyssoides (L.) Heidemann [unknown]
- Psilonema campestre Schur [unknown]
Description
Alyssum alyssoides (also called Sweet Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 6-10 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum alyssoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum alyssoides has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum alyssoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it prefers a sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Alyssum alyssoides
Alyssum alyssoides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Alyssum alyssoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum alyssoides?
Alyssum alyssoides
What is the common name of Alyssum alyssoides?
Alyssum
What is the habitat of Alyssum alyssoides?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Alyssum genus
Alyssum pirinicum,
Alyssum aizoides,
Alyssum alpestre,
Alyssum alyssoides,
Alyssum anamense,
Alyssum andinum,
Alyssum argyrophyllum,
Alyssum armenum,
Alyssum artwinense,
Alyssum atlanticum,
Alyssum aurantiacum,
Alyssum baldaccii,
Alyssum baumgartnerianum,
Alyssum blancheanum,
Alyssum bornmuelleri,
Alyssum bosniacum,
Alyssum bulbotrichum,
Alyssum caespitosum,
Alyssum calycocarpum,
Alyssum cephalotes,
Alyssum collinum,
Alyssum contemptum,
Alyssum corningii,
Alyssum cuneifolium,
Alyssum dagestanicum,
Alyssum damascenum,
Alyssum dasycarpum,
Alyssum degenianum,
Alyssum desertorum,
Alyssum diffusum,
Alyssum dimorphosepalum,
Alyssum doerfleri,
Alyssum dudleyi,
Alyssum erosulum,
Alyssum fastigiatum,
Alyssum flexicaule,
Alyssum foliosum,
Alyssum fulvescens,
Alyssum granatense,
Alyssum gustavssonii,
Alyssum hajastanum,
Alyssum handelii,
Alyssum harputicum,
Alyssum hirsutum,
Alyssum idaeum,
Alyssum iljinskae,
Alyssum iranicum,
Alyssum klimesii,
Alyssum kurdicum,
Alyssum lanceolatum,
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,