Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aenea
ID:
509197

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 264 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508529

Common Names

  • Barleria Aenea
  • Aenea Barleria
  • Aenea Bush Violet

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Description

Barleria aenea (also called Bronze Barleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria aenea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria aenea has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria aenea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Barleria aenea

Barleria aenea can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Barleria aenea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria aenea?

Barleria aenea

What is the common name of Barleria aenea?

Aenea

What is the natural habitat of Barleria aenea?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Barleria genus

Barleria albomarginata, Barleria brevispina, Barleria dentata, Barleria ilicifolia, Barleria samhanensis, Barleria aenea, Barleria aristata, Barleria purpureotincta, Barleria acanthoides, Barleria aculeata, Barleria acuminata, Barleria affinis, Barleria albostellata, Barleria alluaudii, Barleria amanensis, Barleria ameliae, Barleria angustiloba, Barleria antunesii, Barleria arabica, Barleria argentea, Barleria argillicola, Barleria arnottiana, Barleria aromatica, Barleria asterotricha, Barleria bechuanensis, Barleria benadirensis, Barleria benguellensis, Barleria biloba, Barleria bispinosa, Barleria blepharoides, Barleria boehmii, Barleria boivinii, Barleria bolusii, Barleria boranensis, Barleria bornuensis, Barleria bremekampii, Barleria brevituba, Barleria brownii, Barleria buddleioides, Barleria buxifolia, Barleria calophylla, Barleria calophylloides, Barleria candida, Barleria capitata, Barleria carruthersiana, Barleria casatiana, Barleria clinopodium, Barleria comorensis, Barleria conspicua, Barleria coriacea,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.