Barleria penelopeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penelopeana
ID:
749498
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Darbysh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 441 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748831
Common Names
- Barleria penelopeana
- Penelope's Barleria
- Penelope's Bush Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barleria penelopeana (also called Penelope's Barleria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with oblong leaves and bright purple flowers. It is native to East Africa and is found in rocky habitats and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Barleria penelopeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barleria penelopeana has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barleria penelopeana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Barleria penelopeana
Barleria penelopeana is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands in the western parts of the country.
Barleria penelopeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barleria penelopeana?
Barleria penelopeana
What is the common name of Barleria penelopeana?
Penelopeana Barleria
What is the natural habitat of Barleria penelopeana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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:77109718-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.