Anthyllis barba-jovis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 720 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212106
Common Names
- Anthyllis
- Barba-jovis Anthyllis
- Barba-jovis Bush
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- Anthyllis barva-jovis L. [unknown]
- Vulneraria argentea Lam. [valid]
- Vulneraria barba-jovis (L.) Link [valid]
- Anthyllis argentea Salisb. [valid]
- Barba-jovis argyrophylla Moench [valid]
Description
Anthyllis barba-jovis (also called Barbary sheep's-bit, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthyllis barba-jovis is used in furniture making, flooring, and boat building. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthyllis barba-jovis has small, yellow flowers that produce small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthyllis barba-jovis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Anthyllis barba-jovis
Anthyllis barba-jovis is native to Europe and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in Spain, Portugal, and France.
Anthyllis barba-jovis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthyllis barba-jovis?
Anthyllis barba-jovis
What is the common name of Anthyllis barba-jovis?
Bearded Anthyllis
Where is Anthyllis barba-jovis found?
Mediterranean Region
Species in the Anthyllis genus
Anthyllis subsimplex, Anthyllis lemanniana, Anthyllis lagascana, Anthyllis warnieri, Anthyllis hystrix, Anthyllis baltica, Anthyllis polyphylloides, Anthyllis barba-jovis, Anthyllis cytisoides, Anthyllis montana, Anthyllis polycephala, Anthyllis tejedensis, Anthyllis vulneraria, Anthyllis cornicina, Anthyllis lotoides, Anthyllis aurea, Anthyllis hamosa, Anthyllis hermanniae, Anthyllis onobrychioides, Anthyllis ramburei, Anthyllis rupestris, Anthyllis circinnata, Anthyllis splendens, Anthyllis alpestris, Anthyllis hispidissima, Anthyllis pallidiflora, Anthyllis hystrix, Anthyllis currasii, Anthyllis gamisansii, Anthyllis terniflora, Anthyllis apennina,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Anthyllis barba-jovis L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.