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Barleria lupulina

Hop Headed Barleria, Hophead Philippine Violet
Also known as: Barleria macrostachya Bojer +5 more
  • Barleria macrostachya Bojer
  • Barleria monostachya Bojer
  • Barleria monostachya Bojer ex Bouton, 1834
  • Barleria norbertii Benoist
  • Dicliptera spinosa G.Lodd. ex Philipar
  • Dicliptera spinosa Lodd. ex Nees
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Found natively in Africa, Barleria lupulina (commonly known as Hop-Headed Barleria or Hophead Philippine Violet) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina, Cambodia, Christmas I., Comoros, Dominican Republic, Florida, French Guiana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Leeward Is., Mauritius, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Windward Is.

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