Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
464207

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 248 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463539



Common Names

  • Barbate Lyginia
  • Barbed Lyginia
  • Barbed-leaved Lyginia


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Synonyms

  • Lyginia symphyonema F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Lyginia barbata (also called 'Bearded Lyginia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lyginia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lyginia barbata flower is yellow with five petals, the seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lyginia barbata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in late spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Lyginia barbata

Lyginia barbata is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Lyginia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lyginia barbata?

Lyginia barbata

What type of plant is Lyginia barbata?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the bloom time of Lyginia barbata?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Lyginia genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252709: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.