Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
560830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 86 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560162

Common Names

  • Silver Barleria
  • Argentea Barleria
  • White Barleria

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Synonyms

  • Barleria yemensis Schweinf. ex Lindau [unknown]

Description

Barleria argentea (also called Silver Barleria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry scrublands. It has ovate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria argentea 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 argentea is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. The seeds should be sown directly in the garden in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Barleria argentea

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

Barleria argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria argentea?

Barleria argentea

What is the common name of Barleria argentea?

Silver Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria argentea?

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

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.