Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpum
ID:
530621

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.R.Dudley & Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 68 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529953

Common Names

  • Alyssum trichocarpum
  • Trichocarpum Alyssum
  • Hairy-Fruited Alyssum

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Description

Alyssum trichocarpum (also called Hairy-fruited Alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyssum trichocarpum is a low-maintenance ground cover that is often used in rock gardens. It is also used as a border plant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyssum trichocarpum has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyssum trichocarpum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out seedlings as needed. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Alyssum trichocarpum

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

Alyssum trichocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyssum trichocarpum?

Alyssum trichocarpum

What is the common name of Alyssum trichocarpum?

Hairy-fruited Alyssum

What is the growth habit of Alyssum trichocarpum?

It is an annual or biennial plant

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-2632581: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Theodore Robert Dudley (1936-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.Dudley' in the authors string.