Alyssum sphacioticum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphacioticum
ID:
530556
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 35 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529888
Common Names
- Sphacioticum Alyssum
- Sphacioticum Madwort
- Sphacioticum Alysum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alyssum sphacioticum (also called Greek Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Greece. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alyssum sphacioticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyssum sphacioticum has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyssum sphacioticum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Turkey. It has small, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Alyssum sphacioticum
Alyssum sphacioticum can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.
Alyssum sphacioticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum sphacioticum?
Alyssum sphacioticum
What type of plant is Alyssum sphacioticum?
Annual
Where does Alyssum sphacioticum grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632521: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.