Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
561129

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560461

Common Names

  • Barleria Parviflora
  • Small-Flower Barleria
  • Parviflora Barleria

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Description

Barleria parviflora (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 parviflora 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

Barleria parviflora has white to pinkish flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria parviflora 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 parviflora

Barleria parviflora is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Barleria parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria parviflora?

Barleria parviflora

What is the common name of Barleria parviflora?

Small-flowered Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria parviflora?

Barleria parviflora 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.