Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obtecta
ID:
750013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 87 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749346

Common Names

  • Obtecta Barleria
  • Obtect Barleria
  • Obtect Bush Barleria

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Description

Barleria obtecta (also called Obtect Barleria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria obtecta is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria obtecta has small white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria obtecta can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Barleria obtecta

Barleria obtecta is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Barleria obtecta FAQ

What is the common name of Barleria obtecta?

Obtecta Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria obtecta?

It is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests of Peninsular Malaysia.

What are the uses of Barleria obtecta?

The leaves of Barleria obtecta are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

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,

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