Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbarae
ID:
261214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 615 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260546

Common Names

  • Origanum barbarae
  • Barbarae Origanum
  • Barbarae Marjoram

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Description

Origanum barbarae (also called Barbarae, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a rounded crown with a dense foliage of evergreen leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and in dry thickets at low elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Origanum barbarae is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Origanum barbarae is white and small. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Origanum barbarae is a shrub native to the Andes mountains. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, but seeds can also be used.

Where to Find Origanum barbarae

Origanum barbarae can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Origanum barbarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Origanum barbarae?

Origanum barbarae

What is the common name of Origanum barbarae?

Barbara's Origanum

What is the family of Origanum barbarae?

Lamiaceae

Species in the Origanum genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,