Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longissima
ID:
561049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 6: 93 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560381

Common Names

  • Longissima Barleria
  • Longissima Bush Violet
  • Longissima Violet

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Description

Barleria longissima (also called Long-stalked Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests and along streams, reaching heights of up to 3 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria longissima is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria longissima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Barleria longissima

Barleria longissima can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Barleria longissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria longissima?

Barleria longissima

What is the common name of Barleria longissima?

Long-styled Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria longissima?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles and grasslands

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.