Barleria repens
Small bush violet | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Barleria |
Species: | B. repens |
Binomial name | |
Barleria repens Nees |
Barleria repens, the small bush violet, also known as the coral creeper, is a plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs in forests and woodlands from tropical Africa to South Africa. It can handle shade but prefers full sun in sandy soils. [1]
Invasive
It is reported to be naturalised in Queensland, New South Wales, Hawaii, Florida, and many other smaller populations may be present throughout the tropics and subtropics. [2][3][4]
It is very adaptable to a variety of situations and is known to propagate in disturbed areas, such as compost, garden waste, and in drains. [5]
Appearance
The coral creeper is a prostrate ground cover or shrub, which roots when making contact with the ground, which allows it to colonize large areas. It flowers in late summer or autumn. [6]
External links
- Barleria repens Nees, PlantZAfrica.com
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