Barleria repens
Pink Ruellia
Also known as: Barleria querimbensis Klotzsch +1 more
- Barleria querimbensis Klotzsch
- Barleria swynnertonii S.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Barleria repens (commonly known as Pink-ruellia) is a scrambling 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)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Tanzania
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)
Brazil South, Florida, Hawaii, India, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico