Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
561103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 91 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560435

Common Names

  • Nitida Barleria
  • Barleria Nitida
  • Nitida Bush Viper

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Description

Barleria nitida (also called shining 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 nitida is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria nitida has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria nitida is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune to shape and remove dead wood.

Where to Find Barleria nitida

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

Barleria nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria nitida?

Barleria nitida

What is the common name of Barleria nitida?

Shining Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria nitida?

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,