Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
679835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Polatschek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 34: 201 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679168

Common Names

  • Rose Wallflower
  • Rose Erysimum
  • Wallflower

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Synonyms

  • Cheiranthus roseus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus roseus glabrescens Danguy [unknown]

Description

Erysimum roseum (also called rose wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant. It is native to Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum roseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum roseum has bright pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum roseum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Erysimum roseum

Erysimum roseum is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Erysimum roseum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum roseum?

Erysimum roseum

What is the common name of Erysimum roseum?

Rose Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum roseum?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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-2800437: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.