Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
alyssifolia
ID:
1218482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Bornm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 80 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001217820

Common Names

  • Alyssum Stock
  • Matthiola alyssifolia
  • Alyssum Stock

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Description

Matthiola alyssifolia (also called Alyssifolia Matthiola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles, and the leaves are lanceolate in shape. It produces yellow flowers with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Matthiola alyssifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matthiola alyssifolia is yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Matthiola alyssifolia

Matthiola alyssifolia can be found in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Turkey.

Matthiola alyssifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matthiola alyssifolia?

Matthiola alyssifolia

What is the common name of Matthiola alyssifolia?

Alyssifolia Stock

What is the family of Matthiola alyssifolia?

Brassicaceae

Species in the Matthiola genus

Matthiola puntensis, Matthiola sinuata, Matthiola tricuspidata, Matthiola superba, Matthiola tatarica, Matthiola longipetala, Matthiola fragrans, Matthiola incana, Matthiola parviflora, Matthiola perennis, Matthiola lunata, Matthiola maroccana, Matthiola odoratissima, Matthiola arabica, Matthiola fruticulosa, Matthiola chorassanica, Matthiola montana, Matthiola trojana, Matthiola anchoniifolia, Matthiola codringtonii, Matthiola crassifolia, Matthiola damascena, Matthiola dumulosa, Matthiola erlangeriana, Matthiola ghorana, Matthiola glutinosa, Matthiola graminea, Matthiola macranica, Matthiola perpusilla, Matthiola spathulata, Matthiola subglabra, Matthiola scapifera, Matthiola kralikii, Matthiola ovatifolia, Matthiola farinosa, Matthiola revoluta, Matthiola torulosa, Matthiola caspica, Matthiola daghestanica, Matthiola maderensis, Matthiola afghanica, Matthiola alyssifolia, Matthiola bucharica, Matthiola chenopodiifolia, Matthiola czerniakowskae, Matthiola integrifolia, Matthiola obovata, Matthiola robusta, Matthiola stoddartii, Matthiola tianschanica,

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-4104072: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.