Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouterde
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Saussurea 4: 22 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260548
Common Names
- Origanum bargyli
- Bargyli Origanum
- Bargyli Marjoram
Description
Origanum bargyli (also called Bargyli, 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 bargyli 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 bargyli 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Origanum bargyli is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of established plants. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of established plants should be done in early spring or late autumn.
Where to Find Origanum bargyli
Origanum bargyli can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Origanum bargyli FAQ
What is the scientific name of Origanum bargyli?
Origanum bargyli
What is the common name of Origanum bargyli?
Bargyli Origanum
What is the family of Origanum bargyli?
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,