Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
561085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 92 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560417

Common Names

  • Montana Barleria
  • Barleria Montana
  • Montana Bush Viper

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Description

Barleria montana (also called mountain barleria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southern Africa. It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It has lanceolate leaves and bright blue flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria montana 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 montana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Barleria montana

Barleria montana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Barleria montana FAQ

What are the common names of Barleria montana?

Common names of Barleria montana include Mountain Barleria and Mountain Bush Violet.

What is the growth habit of Barleria montana?

Barleria montana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall.

What is the flower color of Barleria montana?

The flowers of Barleria montana are usually white or pinkish in color.

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,