Barleria diplotricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diplotricha
ID:
744050
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Darbysh. & Ndang.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. E. Africa Nat. Hist. Soc. Natl. Mus. 97: 128 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743383
Common Names
- Barleria diplotricha
- Diplotricha Barleria
- Diplotricha Philippine Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barleria diplotricha (also called Two-Lobed Barleria, among many other common names) is a herbaceous, perennial, evergreen plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, swamps, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Barleria diplotricha is used in ornamental gardening and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barleria diplotricha has white to pale pink flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seed pods are inflated and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are opposite.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barleria diplotricha is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. It is best to mulch around the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Barleria diplotricha
Barleria diplotricha is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Barleria diplotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria diplotricha?
Barleria diplotricha
What is the common name of Barleria diplotricha?
Two-Forked Barleria
Where is Barleria diplotricha found?
It is found in China
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
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Henry J. Ndangalasi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ndang.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.