Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 79 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679271
Common Names
- Thyrsoid Wallflower
- Thyrsoid Trefoil Wallflower
- Thyrsoid Toothed Wallflower
Synonyms
- Erysimum ponticum Hausskn. & Bornm. [unknown]
- Erysimum pycnophyllum J.Gay [unknown]
- Erysimum thyrsoideum ponticum (Hausskn. & Bornm.) Cullen [unknown]
- Erysimum thyrsoideum thyrsoideum [unknown]
Description
Erysimum thyrsoideum (also called Thyrse-leaved Wallflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erysimum thyrsoideum is a popular garden plant, often used as an ornamental ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erysimum thyrsoideum sub. ekicii Yıld.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erysimum thyrsoideum has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erysimum thyrsoideum 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 thyrsoideum
Erysimum thyrsoideum is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open, sunny areas.
Erysimum thyrsoideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erysimum thyrsoideum?
Erysimum thyrsoideum
What is the common name of Erysimum thyrsoideum?
Thyrse-leaved Wallflower
What is the natural habitat of Erysimum thyrsoideum?
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,