Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
11085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less. ex Urtubey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 86(1): 81 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010414



Common Names

  • Spiny Barnadesia
  • Spiny Hawkweed
  • Spiny Mouse-ear


Searching for Barnadesia spinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Barnadesia spinosa (also called Spiny Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Barnadesia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barnadesia spinosa is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

Searching for Barnadesia spinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Barnadesia spinosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Barnadesia spinosa

Barnadesia spinosa is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Barnadesia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barnadesia spinosa?

Barnadesia spinosa

What type of plant is Barnadesia spinosa?

It is a perennial herb

What is the habitat of Barnadesia spinosa?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Estrella Urtubey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urtubey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:184250-1: Based on the initial data import