Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
359333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Desv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 3: 169 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358665

Common Names

  • Lobularia maritima
  • Sea Lobularia
  • Lobularia

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Synonyms

  • Koniga halymifolia Rchb. [unknown]
  • Koniga maritima (L.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Koniga maroccana Gand. [unknown]
  • Lobularia halimifolia Bluff, Nees & Schauer [unknown]
  • Lunaria halimifolia All. [unknown]
  • Octadenia maritima Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Adyseton halimifolium Link [unknown]
  • Adyseton maritimum Link [unknown]
  • Adyseton orbiculare Bubani [unknown]
  • Alyssum halimifolium L. [unknown]
  • Alyssum halimifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Alyssum maritimum (L.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Alyssum minimum L. [unknown]
  • Alyssum odoratum Voss [unknown]
  • Clypeola halimifolia Link [unknown]
  • Clypeola maritima L. [unknown]
  • Crucifera koniga E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Draba maritima Lam. [unknown]
  • Glyce maritima (L.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Alyssum odoratum hort. [unknown]
  • Lepidium fragrans Willd. [unknown]
  • Ptilotrichum strigulosum Kunze [unknown]
  • Koniga strigulosa Nyman [unknown]
  • Lobularia strigulosa Willk. [unknown]
  • Lobularia maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Lobularia maritima rubescens (Domac) Trinajstić [unknown]
  • Lobularia maritima rubescens Domac [unknown]

Description

Lobularia maritima (also called sweet alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobularia maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobularia maritima sub. columbretensis R.Fern.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobularia maritima has small, white flowers in clusters of three, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The seeds are small, winged, and are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a tuft of needle-like leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobularia maritima is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lobularia maritima

Lobularia maritima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Lobularia maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobularia maritima?

Lobularia maritima

What type of plant is Lobularia maritima?

An annual herb

Where is Lobularia maritima found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-2338457: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.