Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
descampsi
ID:
560924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 318 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560256

Common Names

  • Descamps's Barleria
  • Descamps's Bush Violet
  • Descamps's Violet

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Description

Barleria descampsi (also called Descamps' 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 lanceolate in shape. The flowers are white or pale pink, with five petals. The plant is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria descampsi 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Barleria descampsi are small, tubular, and white. Seed: The seeds of Barleria descampsi are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Barleria descampsi are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria descampsi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sheltered area.

Where to Find Barleria descampsi

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

Barleria descampsi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria descampsi?

Barleria descampsi

What is the natural habitat of Barleria descampsi?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

What is the flower color of Barleria descampsi?

White or pink

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.