Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
561029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt & Seyani

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 723 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560361



Common Names

  • Lactiflora Barleria
  • Lactiflora Bush Violet
  • Lactiflora Violet


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Description

Barleria lactiflora (also called Milk-flower Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria lactiflora 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 lactiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Barleria lactiflora

Barleria lactiflora can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Barleria lactiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria lactiflora?

Barleria lactiflora

What is the common name of Barleria lactiflora?

African Bush Violet

What type of plant is Barleria lactiflora?

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Jameson Henry Seyani (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seyani' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.