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Philippine-Violet
Barleria cristata
L.
bar-LAIR-ee-ah chris-TAY-taw
Acanthaceae
Explanation of name:
The generic name honors Rev. James Barrelier of Paris. Cristata means
'Crested," apparently in reference to the spiny bracts.
Natural range:
India and Tropical Asia
Recognition:
Fast-growing, opposite-leaved shrub with violet (or white or pink) funnel-shaped
flowers associated with spiny bracts
Landscape uses:
A minor fast-growing shrub with somewhat showy flowers in the cool months.
Escapes cultivation.
Internet sources:
http://hort.ufl.edu/shrubs/BARCRIA.PDF
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Botanical |
English |
FL native
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Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Barleria cristata |
Philippine-Violet |
Exotic |
Subshrub |
FA-WI |
4'-6' |
3'-5'
(Internet sources as
above) |
PS
WD
(Internet sources as
above)
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Fast-growing
Self-seeds
Weedy |
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