Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
athiensis
ID:
749540

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 439 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748873

Common Names

  • Barleria Athiensis
  • Athiensis Barleria
  • Barleria Athiensis

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Description

Barleria athiensis (also called Athi Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has simple, opposite leaves and white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria athiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria athiensis has white flowers with yellow centres and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria athiensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Barleria athiensis

Barleria athiensis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Barleria athiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria athiensis?

Barleria athiensis

What are the common names of Barleria athiensis?

Bush Violet, Bush Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria athiensis?

Barleria athiensis is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109714-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.