Barleria nitida
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Telangana
- Flowering
- July-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Barleria nitida
- Genus
- Barleria
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Telangana
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Barleria nitida
Barleria nitida is an undershrub 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 July-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Barleria nitida belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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