Mountain Barleria
Barleria montana
Also known as Hill Barleria
Shruboutdoor
About Mountain Barleria
Mountain Barleria (Barleria montana) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Barleria montana
- Genus
- Barleria
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
- Conservation status
- Data Deficient (DD)
Local Names
- Tamil
- மேகவண்ணக்குறிஞ்சி Mekavannak-kurinchi, மேகவண்ணக்குறிஞ்சி
- Malayalam
- Bana
- Marathi
- डोंगरी कोरांटी Dongari koranti, कोळिस्ता Kolista
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Mountain Barleria belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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