Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
561118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 29 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560450

Common Names

  • Barleria Orbicularis
  • Orbicular Barleria
  • Orbicularis Barleria

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Description

Barleria orbicularis (also called Bush Violet, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, blue-violet flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria orbicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria orbicularis is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria orbicularis 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 orbicularis

Barleria orbicularis is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Barleria orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria orbicularis?

Barleria orbicularis

What is the common name of Barleria orbicularis?

Roundleaf Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria orbicularis?

Barleria orbicularis is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in India and Sri Lanka

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Joseph Anders (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anders' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.