Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
560909

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 151 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560241

Common Names

  • Barleria Crassa
  • Thick Barleria
  • Thick Bush Violet

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Description

Barleria crassa (also called Thick-leaved Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown, with a single trunk and a few branches. The leaves are simple, opposite, and thick in texture. The flowers are white or pale pink, with five petals. The plant is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria crassa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barleria crassa sub. ramulosoides I.Darbysh.
Barleria crassa var. mbalensis I.Darbysh.
Barleria crassa sub. crassa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria crassa has white flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria crassa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a more difficult and time-consuming process.

Where to Find Barleria crassa

Barleria crassa can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Barleria crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria crassa?

Barleria crassa

What is the common name of Barleria crassa?

Crassa Barleria

Where is Barleria crassa found?

Barleria crassa 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45925-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.