Barleria lancifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
561034
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 28. 1863 [1864 publ. 1863]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560366
Common Names
- Lancifolia Barleria
- Lancifolia Bush Violet
- Lancifolia Violet
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Barleria lancifolia (also called Lance-leaved 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 lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Barleria lancifolia sub. charlesii (Benoist) J.-P.Lebrun & MonodBarleria lancifolia sub. lancifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barleria lancifolia 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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Barleria lancifolia 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 lancifolia
Barleria lancifolia can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Barleria lancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria lancifolia?
Barleria lancifolia
What is the common name of Barleria lancifolia?
Lance-leaved Barleria
What type of plant is Barleria lancifolia?
Barleria lancifolia is a shrub
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
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.