Status:
valid
Authors:
Arrigoni & Selvi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Webbia 66: 40 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748897
Common Names
- Cynoglossum Barbaricinum
- Barbaricinum Cynoglossum
- Cynoglossum Barbaricinum
Description
Cynoglossum barbaricinum (also called 'Barbarian Cynoglossum', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean and other parts of Europe. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum barbaricinum is a plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynoglossum barbaricinum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum barbaricinum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions.
Where to Find Cynoglossum barbaricinum
Cynoglossum barbaricinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Cynoglossum barbaricinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum barbaricinum?
Cynoglossum barbaricinum
What type of plant is Cynoglossum barbaricinum?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum barbaricinum?
Grassy slopes
Species in the Cynoglossum genus
Cynoglossum baeticum,
Cynoglossum aequinoctiale,
Cynoglossum alpestre,
Cynoglossum alpinum,
Cynoglossum alticola,
Cynoglossum amabile,
Cynoglossum amplifolium,
Cynoglossum asperrimum,
Cynoglossum australe,
Cynoglossum austriacum,
Cynoglossum austroafricanum,
Cynoglossum birkinshawii,
Cynoglossum borbonicum,
Cynoglossum bottae,
Cynoglossum castaneum,
Cynoglossum castellanum,
Cynoglossum celebicum,
Cynoglossum cernuum,
Cynoglossum cheranganiense,
Cynoglossum clandestinum,
Cynoglossum coeruleum,
Cynoglossum columnae,
Cynoglossum creticum,
Cynoglossum densifoliatum,
Cynoglossum dioscoridis,
Cynoglossum divaricatum,
Cynoglossum gansuense,
Cynoglossum germanicum,
Cynoglossum glabellum,
Cynoglossum grande,
Cynoglossum hanangense,
Cynoglossum hellwigii,
Cynoglossum hispidum,
Cynoglossum holosericeum,
Cynoglossum inyangense,
Cynoglossum javanicum,
Cynoglossum kandavanensis,
Cynoglossum karamojense,
Cynoglossum krasniqii,
Cynoglossum lanceolatum,
Cynoglossum legionense,
Cynoglossum lowryanum,
Cynoglossum macrocalycinum,
Cynoglossum macrolimbe,
Cynoglossum magellense,
Cynoglossum meeboldii,
Cynoglossum microglochin,
Cynoglossum modorense,
Cynoglossum monophlebium,
Cynoglossum montanum,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,