Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
561191

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 150 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560523



Common Names

  • Ramulosa Barleria
  • Bush Violet
  • Bluebell Bush


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Description

Barleria ramulosa (also called Twiggy Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with four-angled branches. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub forests, and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria ramulosa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barleria ramulosa var. dispersa I.Darbysh.
Barleria ramulosa var. ramulosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria ramulosa has white to pinkish flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria ramulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Barleria ramulosa

Barleria ramulosa is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Barleria ramulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria ramulosa?

Barleria ramulosa

What is the common name of Barleria ramulosa?

Twiggy Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria ramulosa?

Tropical and subtropical 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.