Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 26 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678640
Common Names
- Cretic Wallflower
- Cretic Erysimum
- Cretic Treacle Mustard
Description
Erysimum creticum (also called Cretan Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and scrub. It is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum creticum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum creticum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum creticum is an evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Erysimum creticum
Erysimum creticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.
Erysimum creticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum creticum?
Erysimum creticum
What is the common name of Erysimum creticum?
Cretan Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum creticum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, sunny places.
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,