Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
smyrnaeum
ID:
679879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 23 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679212

Common Names

  • Smyrna Wallflower
  • Smyrna Erysimum
  • Wallflower

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Synonyms

  • Erysimum crepidifolium Griseb. [unknown]
  • Erysimum urvillaeanum J.Gay ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Erysimum smyrnaeum (also called Smyrna 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 smyrnaeum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum smyrnaeum has bright yellow 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 smyrnaeum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced about 30cm apart.

Where to Find Erysimum smyrnaeum

Erysimum smyrnaeum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.

Erysimum smyrnaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum smyrnaeum?

Erysimum smyrnaeum

What is the common name of Erysimum smyrnaeum?

Smyrna Wallflower

What is the natural habitat of Erysimum smyrnaeum?

It is native to Turkey and the Aegean Islands

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-2800478: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.