Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
1330006

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 8(6): 65 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342460

Common Names

  • Barleria Mutabilis
  • Changeable Barleria
  • Mutabilis Barleria

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Description

Barleria mutabilis (also called Variable Barleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 900 m.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria mutabilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria mutabilis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Barleria mutabilis

Barleria mutabilis is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas. It is a shrub that grows in dry, open areas.

Barleria mutabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria mutabilis?

Barleria mutabilis

What is the natural habitat of Barleria mutabilis?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the flower color of Barleria mutabilis?

Purple

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

Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147137-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.