About Spiny Barleria
Spiny Barleria (Barleria cuspidata) 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 typically found in scrub jungle. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Barleria cuspidata
- Genus
- Barleria
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Scrub jungle
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- பார்லேரியா கசுபிடேட்டா
- Marathi
- काटे कोरांटी Kate koranti, पिवळी कोरांटी Pivali koranti
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Spiny Barleria belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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