Status:
valid
Authors:
Rivas Goday & Bellot
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bol. Real Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 40: 69 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678885
Common Names
- Lagasca's Wallflower
- Lagasca's Rocket
- Lagasca's Erysimum
Synonyms
- Erysimum linifolium lagascae (Rivas Goday & Bellot) G.López [unknown]
- Hesperis repanda Lag. [unknown]
Description
Erysimum lagascae (also called Lagasca's Wallflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum lagascae 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
The flower of Erysimum lagascae is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and upright with yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum lagascae 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 lagascae
Erysimum lagascae is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Erysimum lagascae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum lagascae?
Erysimum lagascae
What is the common name of Erysimum lagascae?
Lagasca's Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum lagascae?
Open, dry, sunny places, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
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,