Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
560641

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

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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.

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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 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