Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
barbareaefolium
ID:
1037053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius 7 1835

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036391

Common Names

  • Nasturtium barbareaefolium
  • Barbareaefolium Nasturtium
  • Nasturtium

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Description

Nasturtium barbareaefolium (also called 'Barbarea Mustard', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nasturtium barbareaefolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasturtium barbareaefolium has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasturtium barbareaefolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nasturtium barbareaefolium

Nasturtium barbareaefolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and east to Syria and Lebanon.

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 tro-100357590: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.