Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
561202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 242 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560534



Common Names

  • Rigida Barleria
  • Bush Violet
  • Bluebell Bush


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Description

Barleria rigida (also called Rigid Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-tipped stamens. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Barleria rigida var. ilicina (E.Mey. ex T.Anderson) Oberm.
Barleria rigida var. rigida
Barleria rigida var. spinissima I.Darbysh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria rigida has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria rigida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants prefer full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Barleria rigida

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

Barleria rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria rigida?

Barleria rigida

What is the common name of Barleria rigida?

Rigid Barleria

What is the natural habitat of Barleria rigida?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.