Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prattensis
ID:
561150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Santapau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 487 (1948 publ. 1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560482



Common Names

  • Barleria prattensis
  • Pratt's Barleria
  • Pratt's Philippine Violet


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Description

Barleria prattensis (also called Pratt's 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 prattensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has showy flowers that attract bees and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Barleria prattensis has white or pinkish-white flowers with a yellow throat. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria prattensis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Barleria prattensis

Barleria prattensis is native to South Africa.

Barleria prattensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria prattensis?

Barleria prattensis

What is the common name of Barleria prattensis?

Pratt's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria prattensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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

Hermenegild Santapau (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santapau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.