Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Fl. Caucasi : 101 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000529954
Common Names
- Alyssum trichostachyum
- Trichostachyum Alyssum
- Hairy-Spiked Alyssum
Synonyms
- Alyssum montanum repens Schmalh. [unknown]
- Alyssum repens albiflorum N.Busch [unknown]
- Alyssum repens callieri N.Busch [unknown]
- Alyssum repens micranthum N.Busch [unknown]
- Alyssum repens oschtenicum N.Busch [unknown]
- Alyssum repens stenophyllum Halácsy [unknown]
- Alyssum repens trichostachyum (Rupr.) Hayek [unknown]
- Alyssum trichostachyum stenophyllum (Halácsy) Micevski [unknown]
- Alyssum repens trichostachyum Hayek [unknown]
Description
Alyssum trichostachyum (also called Hairy-spiked 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 trichostachyum 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 trichostachyum has small yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and small, round, yellow seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyssum trichostachyum 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 trichostachyum
Alyssum trichostachyum can be found in the Mediterranean, from Spain to Turkey.
Alyssum trichostachyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyssum trichostachyum?
Alyssum trichostachyum
What is the common name of Alyssum trichostachyum?
Hairy-spiked Alyssum
What is the growth habit of Alyssum trichostachyum?
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,