About Law's Barleria
Law's Barleria (Barleria lawii) 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 shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Barleria lawii
- Genus
- Barleria
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Shola forests
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- चपरी Chapari
- Kannada
- ಕೆನೆ ಗೋರಟೆ ಮುಳ್ಳು Kene Gorate Mullu
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Law's Barleria belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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