Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
irritans
ID:
561012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 359 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560344

Common Names

  • Barleria Irritans
  • Irritans Barleria
  • Barleria Irritans Plant

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Description

Barleria irritans (also called Irritant 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 irritans is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive white flowers, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria irritans has white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria irritans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Barleria irritans

Barleria irritans is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Barleria irritans FAQ

What is the common name of Barleria irritans?

Irritating Bush Violet

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What is the natural habitat of Barleria irritans?

It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar

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,