Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
561292

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 230 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560624

Common Names

  • Barleria Vestita
  • Vestite Barleria
  • Vestite Philippine Violet

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Description

Barleria vestita (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 vestita 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 vestita 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 vestita 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 vestita

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

Barleria vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barleria vestita?

Barleria vestita

What is the family of Barleria vestita?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Barleria vestita?

Clothed 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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.