Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
schmittii
ID:
561222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 218. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560554

Common Names

  • Schmittii Barleria
  • Barleria schmittii
  • Schmittii

Searching for Barleria schmittii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Barleria schweinfurthiana (also called Schweinfurth's 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 schmittii 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

Barleria schmittii has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Barleria schmittii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria schmittii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Barleria schmittii

Barleria schweinfurthiana is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Barleria schmittii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria schweinfurthiana?

Barleria schweinfurthiana

What is the common name of Barleria schweinfurthiana?

Schweinfurth's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria schweinfurthiana?

Dry open woodland, grassland, and bushveld

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.