Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laeta
ID:
561030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 6: 82 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560362



Common Names

  • Laeta Barleria
  • Laeta Bush Violet
  • Laeta Violet


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Description

Barleria laeta (also called White Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria laeta 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 laeta 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 laeta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m 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 laeta

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

Barleria laeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria laeta?

Barleria laeta

What is the common name of Barleria laeta?

African Bush Violet

What type of plant is Barleria laeta?

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

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.