Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lagascae
ID:
679552

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

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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.

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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,

References

Salvador Rivas Goday (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Goday' in the authors string.
Francisco Bellot Rodríguez (1911-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bellot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283916-1: Based on the initial data import