Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
amanensis
ID:
560822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 352 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560154

Common Names

  • Barleria Amanensis
  • Amanensis Barleria
  • Amanensis Barleria

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Description

Barleria amanensis (also called Aman Barleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria amanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria amanensis has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have simple, opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria amanensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Barleria amanensis

Barleria amanensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Barleria amanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria amanensis?

Barleria amanensis

What is the common name of Barleria amanensis?

Aman's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria amanensis?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.