Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 85 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748786
Common Names
- Barleria glutinosa
- Glutinous Barleria
- Glutinous Barleria Plant
Description
Barleria glutinosa (also called 'Sticky barleria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and has small purple flowers and narrow, sticky leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Barleria glutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barleria glutinosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barleria glutinosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring.
Where to Find Barleria glutinosa
Barleria glutinosa can be found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.
Barleria glutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria glutinosa?
Barleria glutinosa
What is the common name of Barleria glutinosa?
Sticky Barleria
What is the natural habitat of Barleria glutinosa?
Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld
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,