Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
corningii
ID:
530029

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.R.Dudley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 72 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529361

Common Names

  • Alyssum corningii
  • Corning's Alyssum
  • Corning's Madwort

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Synonyms

  • Alyssum tetrastemon cappadocicum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Alyssum corningii (also called Corning's Alyssum, among many other common names) is a small annual or biennial plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small yellow flowers and gray-green, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum corningii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Alyssum corningii is small, yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum corningii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The clumps can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Alyssum corningii

Alyssum corningii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Alyssum corningii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum corningii?

Alyssum corningii

What is the family of Alyssum corningii?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Alyssum corningii?

Corning's Alyssum

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,

References