Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
560979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 69 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560311



Common Names

  • Barleria Heterotricha
  • Heterotricha Barleria
  • Barleria Heterotricha Plant


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Description

Barleria heterotricha (also called Heterotrich Barleria, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria heterotricha is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barleria heterotricha sub. mutareensis I.Darbysh.
Barleria heterotricha sub. heterotricha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Barleria heterotricha are small, tubular, and white. Seed: The seeds of Barleria heterotricha are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Barleria heterotricha are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria heterotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Barleria heterotricha

Barleria heterotricha is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, and Namibia. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Barleria heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria heterotricha?

Barleria heterotricha

What is the common name of Barleria heterotricha?

African Bush Violet

What type of plant is Barleria heterotricha?

Herb

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.