Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boranensis
ID:
560862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fiori

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Miss. Biol. Borana, Racc. Bot., Angiosp.-Gymnosp. : 217 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560194



Common Names

  • Boran Barleria
  • Boran Bush Violet
  • Boran Violet


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Description

Barleria boranensis (also called Borana Barleria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry scrublands. It has ovate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria boranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria boranensis is a tubular, white to pink in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria boranensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Barleria boranensis

Barleria boranensis is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Barleria boranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria boranensis?

Barleria boranensis

What is the common name of Barleria boranensis?

Boran's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria boranensis?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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

Adriano Fiori (1865-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiori' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.