Barleria reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
561196
Status:
valid
Authors:
Haines
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 40: 334 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560528
Common Names
- Reticulata Barleria
- Bush Violet
- Bluebell Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barleria reticulata (also called Netted Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-tipped stamens. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Barleria reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barleria reticulata 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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Barleria reticulata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Barleria reticulata
Barleria reticulata is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Barleria reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria reticulata?
Barleria reticulata
What is the common name of Barleria reticulata?
Netted Barleria
What is the natural habitat of Barleria reticulata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.