Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
casatiana
ID:
560886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal. & Muschl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 496 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560218

Common Names

  • Barleria Casatiana
  • Casati's Barleria
  • Casati's Bush Violet

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Description

Barleria casatiana (also called Casati's Barleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, usually at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria casatiana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria casatiana has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria casatiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Barleria casatiana

Barleria casatiana is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Barleria casatiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria casatiana?

Barleria casatiana

What is the common name of Barleria casatiana?

Casatiana Barleria

Where is Barleria casatiana found?

Barleria casatiana is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.