Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prattiana
ID:
1558243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Santapau

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3(3): 487. 1949 [dt. 1948; publ. 10 Jan 1949] (as prattensis)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036164



Common Names

  • Barleria prattiana
  • Prattiana Barleria
  • Prattiana


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Description

Barleria prattiana (also called Prat's Barleria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Acanthaceae family. It has a bushy habit and ovate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria prattiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria prattiana has purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria prattiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Barleria prattiana

Barleria prattiana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Barleria prattiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria prattiana?

Barleria prattiana

What is the common name of Barleria prattiana?

Pratt's Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria prattiana?

Tropical evergreen 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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.