Barbarea balcana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balcana
ID:
560633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pančić
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Srpska Kralj. Bot. Basta Beograd 1887: 6. 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559965
Common Names
- Barbarea balcana
- Bittercress
- Hairy Bittercress
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- Barbarea alpicola Murb. [unknown]
Description
Barbarea balcana (also called Balkan Wintercress, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, and grows in moist soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Barbarea balcana is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbarea balcana has small yellow flowers and the seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbarea balcana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, fertile soil.
Where to Find Barbarea balcana
Barbarea balcana is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North Africa.
Barbarea balcana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbarea balcana?
Barbarea balcana
What type of plant is Barbarea balcana?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Barbarea balcana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Barbarea genus
Barbarea auriculata, Barbarea australis, Barbarea balcana, Barbarea bosniaca, Barbarea brachycarpa, Barbarea bracteosa, Barbarea gradlii, Barbarea grandiflora, Barbarea grayi, Barbarea hongii, Barbarea integrifolia, Barbarea intermedia, Barbarea krausei, Barbarea lepuznica, Barbarea longirostris, Barbarea lutea, Barbarea macrocarpa, Barbarea oligosperma, Barbarea orthoceras, Barbarea plantaginea, Barbarea platycarpa, Barbarea rupicola, Barbarea schulzeana, Barbarea sicula, Barbarea stricta, Barbarea taiwaniana, Barbarea trichopoda, Barbarea verna, Barbarea vulgaris, Barbarea anfractuosa, Barbarea duralii,
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-2669623: Based on the initial data import
Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pančić' in the authors string.