Barleria obtusa
Also known as: Barleria obtusa var. cymulosa Hochst. +1 more
- Barleria obtusa var. cymulosa Hochst.
- Barleria uitenagensis Hochst. ex Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Barleria obtusa is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Western Australia