Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ventricosa
ID:
561289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 230 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560621



Common Names

  • Barleria Ventricosa
  • Ventricose Barleria
  • Ventricose Philippine Violet


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Description

Barleria ventricosa (also called Swollen Barleria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and Madagascar. It has large, oval leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Barleria ventricosa are white, tubular, and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Barleria ventricosa 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 ventricosa

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

Barleria ventricosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria ventricosa?

Barleria ventricosa

What is the family of Barleria ventricosa?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Barleria ventricosa?

Swollen 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.