Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
virgula
ID:
561298

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5: 48 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560630



Common Names

  • Barleria Virgula
  • Virgulate Barleria
  • Virgulate Philippine Violet


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Description

Barleria virgula (also called Rod-like Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Barleria virgula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Barleria virgula 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 virgula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Barleria virgula

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

Barleria virgula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria virgula?

Barleria virgula

What is the family of Barleria virgula?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Barleria virgula?

Little 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.