Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sunzuana
ID:
561267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt & Seyani

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 721 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560599



Common Names

  • Barleria Sunzuana
  • Sunzuana Barleria
  • Sunzuana Philippine Violet


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Description

Barleria sunzuana (also called Sunzuana Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to eastern Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria sunzuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Barleria sunzuana has white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are black or brown in color and are contained in a four-celled capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria sunzuana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Barleria sunzuana

Barleria sunzuana can be found in tropical Africa, including in Angola, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan.

Barleria sunzuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria sunzuana?

Barleria sunzuana

What is the common name of Barleria sunzuana?

Sunzuan Barleria

What are the uses of Barleria sunzuana?

Barleria sunzuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

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

Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Jameson Henry Seyani (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seyani' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.