Status:
valid
Authors:
O.E.Schulz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 1080 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678363
Common Names
- Aitchison's Wallflower
- Aitchison's Erysimum
- Aitchisonii Wallflower
Synonyms
- Erysimum badghysi (Korsh.) Lipsky ex N.Busch [unknown]
- Erysimum verrucosum badghisi Korsh. [unknown]
Description
Erysimum aitchisonii (also called Aitchison's Wallflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan. It has long, narrow leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of small, fragrant flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum aitchisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in floral arrangements. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum aitchisonii has a bell-shaped flower with 4 petals. The petals are usually yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum aitchisonii is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much fertilizing.
Where to Find Erysimum aitchisonii
Erysimum aitchisonii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, and in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Erysimum aitchisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum aitchisonii?
Erysimum aitchisonii
What is the common name of Erysimum aitchisonii?
Aitchison's wallflower
Where is Erysimum aitchisonii native to?
Pakistan
Species in the Erysimum genus
Erysimum ledebourii,
Erysimum belvederense,
Erysimum ehrendorferi,
Erysimum euphraticum,
Erysimum froehneri,
Erysimum gabrielianiae,
Erysimum geisleri,
Erysimum iraqense,
Erysimum kostkae,
Erysimum macropetalum,
Erysimum munzuriense,
Erysimum osseticum,
Erysimum serpentinicum,
Erysimum spetae,
Erysimum boreale,
Erysimum absconditum,
Erysimum aciphyllum,
Erysimum acrotonum,
Erysimum afghanicum,
Erysimum aitchisonii,
Erysimum aksaricum,
Erysimum altaicum,
Erysimum amasianum,
Erysimum ammophilum,
Erysimum anceps,
Erysimum andrzejowskianum,
Erysimum arbuscula,
Erysimum arenicola,
Erysimum argyrocarpum,
Erysimum arkansanum,
Erysimum armeniacum,
Erysimum artwinense,
Erysimum asperulum,
Erysimum asperum,
Erysimum aucherianum,
Erysimum aureum,
Erysimum aurigeranum,
Erysimum aznavourii,
Erysimum babadagensis,
Erysimum babataghi,
Erysimum baeticum,
Erysimum benthamii,
Erysimum bicolor,
Erysimum boissieri,
Erysimum bonannianum,
Erysimum boryanum,
Erysimum brachycarpum,
Erysimum brevistylum,
Erysimum bulgaricum,
Erysimum burnatii,
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,