Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
561275

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp. : 314 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560607



Common Names

  • Barleria Tomentosa
  • Tomentose Barleria
  • Tomentose Philippine Violet


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Description

Barleria tomentosa (also called Hairy Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and Madagascar. 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

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

Barleria tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria tomentosa?

Barleria tomentosa

What is the family of Barleria tomentosa?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Barleria tomentosa?

Woolly Barleria

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.