Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
1248986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248324

Common Names

  • Erysimum
  • Maritima
  • Erysimum

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Description

Erysimum maritima (also called Sea Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a spreading habit and bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in coastal dunes and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum maritima has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum maritima is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Erysimum maritima

Erysimum maritima can be found in Mexico.

Erysimum maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum maritima?

Erysimum maritima

What is the common name of Erysimum maritima?

Seaside Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum maritima?

Found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States

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 tro-50145905: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.