Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
679449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Jafri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 107 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678782

Common Names

  • Griffithii Wallflower
  • Griffithii Erysimum
  • Griffithii Treacle Mustard

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus griffithii Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Erysimum hookeri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erysimum koeiei Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Erysimum griffithii (also called Griffith's Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky places and on walls. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to 30–50 cm tall, with grey-green, hairy leaves. The flowers are yellow, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum griffithii is an ornamental plant used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum griffithii has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum griffithii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erysimum griffithii

Erysimum griffithii can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Erysimum griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum griffithii?

Erysimum griffithii

What is the common name of Erysimum griffithii?

Griffith's Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum griffithii?

Erysimum griffithii is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and Canada.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2800084: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Saiyad Masudal Hasan Jafri (1927-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jafri' in the authors string.