Barkleyanthus salicifolius
(Kunth) H.Rob. & Brettell
Asteraceae
Cineraria angustifolia Kunth
Cineraria dracunculoides Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Cineraria salicifolia Kunth
Cineraria verna Mair. ex DC
Senecio axillaris Klatt
Senecio salignus DC.
Senecio vernus DC.
Senecio xarilla Sessé & Moc.
Common Name:
General Information
Barkleyanthus salicifolius is an erect, much-branched shrub growing up to 250cm tall[
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamenta where it succeeds in semi-arid climates.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
,
1207- Title
- Flora del Valle de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/118975#/summary
- Publisher
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Year
- 1993 - 2015
- ISBN
- 968-36-3108-8
- Description
- An excellent flora (in Spanish) of the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve in southeastern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
Range
C. America to southern N. America - El Salvador and Honduras, north to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas
Habitat
Open slopes, Juniperus forest, Quercus forest, gallery forest, tropical deciduous forest, xerophilous scrub and secondary vegetation; at elevations from 1,300 - 3,100 metres, though mainly around 2,000 metres[
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
,
1207- Title
- Flora del Valle de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/118975#/summary
- Publisher
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- Year
- 1993 - 2015
- ISBN
- 968-36-3108-8
- Description
- An excellent flora (in Spanish) of the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve in southeastern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 2.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Barkleyanthus salicifolius is not very tolerant of frosts[
423- Title
- Desert Tropicals
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
].
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil[
423- Title
- Desert Tropicals
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.desert-tropicals.com/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The plant is used as anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antimigraine, nephroprotective and hepatoprotective medicine. These properties could be related to the presence of terpenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids in the plant[
1921- Title
- Phenolic compounds, antioxidant properties and antifungal activity of jarilla (Barkleyanthus salicifolius [Kunth] H.
- Publication
- Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 80(3), 352-360, July 2020
- Author
- Joaquín-Ramos A.deJ. Et al
- Website
- http://10.4067/S0718-58392020000300352
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
A decoction of the leaves is used to treat fevers[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
].
A poultice of the leaves is applied to affected areas as a treatment for rheumatism[
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
].
The antioxidant activity is higher in methanolic extracts of the flowers than it is of the leaves[
1921- Title
- Phenolic compounds, antioxidant properties and antifungal activity of jarilla (Barkleyanthus salicifolius [Kunth] H.
- Publication
- Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 80(3), 352-360, July 2020
- Author
- Joaquín-Ramos A.deJ. Et al
- Website
- http://10.4067/S0718-58392020000300352
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2020
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
Cuttings
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
