About Barleria acuminata
Barleria acuminata (Barleria acuminata) 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 typically found in deciduous and scrub forest. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Barleria acuminata
- Genus
- Barleria
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous and scrub forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- பார்லேரியா அகுமினாட்டா

Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Barleria acuminata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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