Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
apenninum
ID:
1333111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peccenini & Polatschek

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 118: 154 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345565

Common Names

  • Erysimum Apenninum
  • Italian Wallflower
  • Alpine Wallflower

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Description

Erysimum apenninum (also called Apennine Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum apenninum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum apenninum has small, white to pale yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum apenninum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Erysimum apenninum

Erysimum apenninum can be found in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.

Erysimum apenninum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum apenninum?

Erysimum apenninum

What is the common name of Erysimum apenninum?

Apennine Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum apenninum?

Grassy slopes in the Mediterranean region

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,

References

Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.
Simonetta Peccenini (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peccenini' in the authors string.