Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
serpyllifolium
ID:
530530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 70 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529862

Common Names

  • Serpyllifolium Alyssum
  • Serpyllifolium Madwort
  • Serpyllifolium Alysum

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Synonyms

  • Adyseton nebrodense Sweet [unknown]
  • Adyseton serpyllifolium Sweet [unknown]
  • Alyssum djurdjurae Chabert [unknown]
  • Alyssum malacitanum (Rivas Goday) T.R.Dudley [unknown]
  • Alyssum murcicum Jord. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alyssum pintodasilvae T.R.Dudley [unknown]
  • Alyssum pyrenaicum (Jord. & Fourr.) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Alyssum serpyllifolium malacitanum Rivas Goday [unknown]
  • Odontarrhena pyrenaica Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Alyssum serpyllifolium lusitanicum T.R.Dudley & P.C.Silva [unknown]

Description

Alyssum serpyllifolium (also called Alyssum serpyllifolium, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, sandy soils, often near the sea.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum serpyllifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a bee plant and attracts a variety of pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum serpyllifolium is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Alyssum serpyllifolium

Alyssum serpyllifolium can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.

Alyssum serpyllifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum serpyllifolium?

Alyssum serpyllifolium

What type of plant is Alyssum serpyllifolium?

Annual

Where does Alyssum serpyllifolium grow?

It is native to Europe

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