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Aegean wallflower

Erysimum cheiri

Near Threatened

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The Aegean wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) is a species in the genus Erysimum. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, India, Turkey), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Brassicales (Brassicales)

Species

Erysimum cheiri (Aegean wallflower)

Names in Other Languages

French giroflée des murailles

German Goldlack

Portuguese goiveiro

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Caspian Treacle Mustard

Erysimum caspicum

Vulnerable

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Constricted Treacle Mustard

Erysimum hieraciifolium

Not Evaluated

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Gulf of St. Lawrence wormseed mustard

Erysimum marschallianum

Short-fruited Treacle Mustard

Erysimum brachycarpum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aegean wallflower?

The scientific name of Aegean wallflower is Erysimum cheiri. It belongs to the genus Erysimum.

What is the conservation status of Aegean wallflower?

Aegean wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Aegean wallflower live?

Aegean wallflower is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, India, Turkey), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador.

What family does Aegean wallflower belong to?

Aegean wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) belongs to the genus Erysimum, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.

What kingdom does Aegean wallflower belong to?

Aegean wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Aegean wallflower?

The closest relatives of Aegean wallflower in the genus Erysimum include Caspian Treacle Mustard, Constricted Treacle Mustard, Diffuse wallflower, European Wallflower, Gulf of St. Lawrence wormseed mustard.