Coral-Creeper

Barleria repens Nees

bar-LAIR-ee-ah REE-pens

Acanthaceae

Explanation of name: The generic name honors Rev. James Barrelier of Paris.  Repens means sprawling.

Natural range: Africa

Recognition: Creeping opposite-leaved vine (or subshrub) with coral-colored tubular flowers

Landscape uses:  Sprawling, clambering vine or sometimes sub-shrubby.  Produces showy flowers in small quantities.  Good in containers or cascading over a wall.

Internet source: http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/barlerrepens.htm