Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 45: 229 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560347
Common Names
- Barleria Jubata
- Jubata Barleria
- Barleria Jubata Plant
Description
Barleria jubata (also called Tufted 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 jubata 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 jubata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barleria jubata 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 jubata
Barleria jubata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Barleria jubata FAQ
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What is the natural habitat of Barleria jubata?
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,