Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
paolioides
ID:
749458

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Darbysh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 347 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748791



Common Names

  • Barleria paolioides
  • Paolioides Barleria
  • Paolioides Barleria Plant


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Description

Barleria paolioides (also called Paolioides Barleria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with purple flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of India and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria paolioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Barleria paolioides is white and has five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria paolioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Barleria paolioides

Barleria paolioides can be found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

Barleria paolioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria paolioides?

Barleria paolioides

What is the common name of Barleria paolioides?

Paolo's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria paolioides?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109565-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.