Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 80 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559973
Common Names
- Barbarea brachycarpa
- Short-fruited Wintercress
- Short-fruited Barbarea
Synonyms
- Barbarea minor libanotica Bornm. [unknown]
- Barbarea minor eriopoda Busch [unknown]
- Barbarea brachycarpa brachycarpa [unknown]
Description
Barbarea brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited 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 brachycarpa is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barbarea brachycarpa var. minor (K.Koch) Parolly & Eren
Barbarea brachycarpa sub. minor (K.Koch) Parolly & Eren
Barbarea brachycarpa sub. robusta (Coode & Cullen) Parolly & Eren
Barbarea brachycarpa var. ilicifolia Parolly, Nordt & Eren
Barbarea brachycarpa var. pilicarpa Parolly & Eren
Barbarea brachycarpa var. hedgeana (Kit Tan & Gemici) Bağcı & Savran
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barbarea brachycarpa has small yellow flowers and the seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barbarea brachycarpa 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 brachycarpa
Barbarea brachycarpa is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North Africa.
Barbarea brachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbarea brachycarpa?
Barbarea brachycarpa
What type of plant is Barbarea brachycarpa?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Barbarea brachycarpa?
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,