Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spinifolia
ID:
561244

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 125 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560576



Common Names

  • Spinifolia Barleria
  • Barleria spinifolia
  • Spinifolia


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Description

Barleria spinifolia (also called Spiny-leaved 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 spinifolia 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

The flower of Barleria spinifolia is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria spinifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to prune the plant back in late winter to encourage new growth. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Barleria spinifolia

Barleria spinifolia is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Barleria spinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria spinifolia?

Barleria spinifolia

What type of plant is Barleria spinifolia?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Barleria spinifolia?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.