Im probably a zone 8b because im on the intracoastal waterway with a mile or more of marshes and creeks between me and the atlantic ocean. On aug 14, 2018, duffy072312 from wilmington, nc wrote. It is a medicinal plant native to temperatetropical asia and africa and most commonly used in ayurveda for dental care, acutechronic rheumatism and inflammatory condition. Philippine violet barleria cristata blooms originate from where the leaf petioles are attached to the stems lateral or axillary buds. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Antiinflammatory activity of aqueous extract of barleria. The barleria genus has 300 species of herbs with a variety of medicinal activities and uses. Manual of the flowering plants of hawaii, revised ed. Under tropical and subtropical conditions it is evergreen, but in colder areas can become deciduous to semideciduous. Beautiful hues of maroon and purple appear on my philippine violet barleria cristata plant leaves after a couple of nights of cold temperatures.
Pdf on jan 1, 2015, anil shripatrao bhuktar and others published pytochemical study of barleria cristata l. The genus name barleria is in honour of jacques barrelier 16061673, a french dominican monk who was a physician, botanist, plant collector and author. Im probably a zone 8b because im on the intracoastal waterway with a mile or more of. Vajradanti, peelo vajradanti, bajradanti, katsareya, kantajati, kanta sulio, barleria or yellow hedge barleria are few common names of spiny erect bush barleria prionitis. Its chief use is in treating oral disorders like gingivitis, dental caries and is commonly used in ayurvedic mouthwashes, creams and pastes. Jan 27, 2007 philippine violet barleria cristata blooms originate from where the leaf petioles are attached to the stems lateral or axillary buds.
Barleria is placed under barlerieae tribus whiteflowering phillipine violet barleria cristata alba supplied by member gardeners in. Barleria cristata is an erect, branched evergreen shrub growing 1 3 metres tall310. Perspective towards phytopharmacological aspects article in journal of pharmacy and pharmacology 704 february 2018 with 141 reads how we measure reads. Fact sheets are available from department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi service centres and our customer service centre telephone 25 23. How barleria is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
The plant list includes a further 36 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus barleria. Philippine violet this is a semievergreen herbaceous plant to about five feet tall with bluepurple flowers. Four foot shrub with funnelshaped, fivelobed blue flowers. Barleria albostellata is pollinated by insects and attracts various species of butterflies. It is widely reported to be cold hardy in zone 9 and south. Barleria cristata alba is present amongst cultivated and naturalised populations. Plants profile for barleria cristata crested philippine. Barleria species, bluebell barleria, crested philippine. Revision of the genus barleria acanthaceae in india by sm shendage and sr yadav, rheedea, vol. Barleria albostellata is a shrub that, under ideal circumstances, will grow to 1. Louis, mo 63110 314 5775100 hours and admission butterfly house. As a significant source of several phytochemicals, recent barleria prionitis, a perennial. Barleria prionitis or vajradanti has been used in india for a long time for many medicinal purposes.
The plant remains dense in the full sun creating a nice barrier planting. Barleria is easily propagated from cuttings planted in fall directly in the ground. The great feature of this plant, it can take both full sun. Detailed descriptions for all the taxa and illustrations for 19 species have been provided along with keys for. It is native to a wide area ranging from southern china to india and myanmar. Revision of the genus barleria acanthaceae in india rheedea 20. It needs a welldrained soil and has some drought tolerance. It flowers from spring september to late summer, during which time attractive white flowers appear sporadically.
We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. It occupies a remarkable place in ayurvedic medicine of india, due to its. Gilman, linda landrum2 introduction the philippine violet is an herbaceous perennial that attains a height of 36 to 48 inches fig. It is native from northern india and myanmar burma to southern china and southeast asia. Barleria cristata plant finder missouri botanical garden. Pdf the methanol extract of leaves of barleria cristata l. Leaves dark green on upper surface, lower surface pale green, elliptic to narrowly ovate, 2. Alba as carcinogenesis blockers against menadione cytotoxicity through induction and protection of quinone reductase. Acanthaceae various groundcovers and subshrubs for warm climates.
Show all show tabs crested philippine violet general information. Leaf tissue is puckered around the veins which appear recessed. The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. Oct 07, 2010 barleria easily spreads by seed so it is preferred for mixed borders or as a hedgerow, where stray seedlings wont be a nuisance. This species has repeatedly escaped from cultivation and naturalized in disturbed sites, abandoned gardens, riverbanks, and along roadsides daniel, 2001. Barleria obtusa purple gem is a small shrub with pinkpurple flowers and attractive variegated foliage in pink, purple white and green. Media in category barleria cristata the following 49 files are in this category, out of 49 total. Barleria cristata is a medicinal and ornamental plant. There are a couple of other varieties, one with white flowers and another with a striped combination.
Names of barleria in various languages of the world are also given. Plants profile for barleria cristata crested philippine violet. Carpenter bees have been seen to visit the flowers on a regular basis. Barleria cristata, also known as philippine violet, is a native of india and southeast asia, and is recommended for usda zones 911.
Occasionally naturalised in northern and southeastern queensland. Ang barleria sakop sa kabanay nga acanthaceae matang nga nahiubos. Very decorative compact evergreen shrub with white flowers in fallwinter. Barleria is a genus of plants in the family acanthaceae some species include. Barleria cristata, the philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested philippine violet, is a plant species in the family acanthaceae. The trumpetshaped 2 long flowers open in in terminal clusters in november and continue into middecember. Pdf biological activities of barleria cristata researchgate. Floristic diversity of ferrargunj forest area in south andaman journal of economic and taxonomic botany 33. Apr 10, 2017 vajradanti, peelo vajradanti, bajradanti, katsareya, kantajati, kanta sulio, barleria or yellow hedge barleria are few common names of spiny erect bush barleria prionitis. Barleria cristata linn family acanthaceae is a shrub. The barleria cristata, or philippine violet angkaap in thai is a small shrub, with twinpetaled flowers on the end of a halfinch tube, in varying shades of mauve. A semievergreen shrub native to india and southeast asia, it is upright in habit with a rounded silhouette.
While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Barleria cristata phillipine violet page 3 october 1999 use and management the philippine violet is a good background or specimen plant but also looks nice when massed. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in barleria. Barleria herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients.
Barleria cristata belongs to the family acanthaceae, is an indigenous widespread perennial shrub found throughout india. Barleria easily spreads by seed so it is preferred for mixed borders or as a hedgerow, where stray seedlings wont be a nuisance. Barleria is placed under barlerieae tribus barleria threatened species. Flowers and leaves, barleria cristata philippine violet. It is a medicinal plant native to temperatetropical asia and africa and most commonly used in ayurveda for dental care, acutechronic rheumatism and inflammatory condition of joints. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity and gcms profiling. Vajradanti barleria prionitis information, medicinal. Barleria cristata bluebell barleria has been used as a traditional herbal remedy in thailand and it allegedly acts as a tonic, diuretic and blood purifier. Crested philippine violet barleria cristata is an erect to spreading, bushy, bristlyhairy shrub with oblongelliptic, mid to deep green leaves, to 4 long. Title plant resources of southeast asia publication author. Barleria cristata, philippine violet, crested philippine. Sandpapery leaves nestle around the trumpeting lavenderpurple flowers of the crested philippine violet in autumn. Plant database entry for white philippine violet barleria cristata alba with one image and 32 data details.
Flowers subtended by 2 obvious bracts with spines on the margins, veins conspicuous. Vajradanti barleria prionitis information, medicinal uses. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. Ive had barleria cristata planted for four years now in wilmington, nc. The buds form a short stem, a few leaves and then the blooms. Barleria cristata, the philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested philippine violet, is a plant. The institute of food and agricultural sciences is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer authorized to provide research, educational. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. An barleria in nahilalakip ha familia nga acanthaceae ilarom nga taxa. Antiinflammatory activity of aqueous extract of barleria cristata leaves. Under glass, grow in soil based potting mix with additional well rotted compost, in full light, but shaded from hottest sunlight. Cultivated as an ornamental plant in villages and gardens, it has become. Stems terete, branched, covered with soft trichomes.
Although each of these features occurs in other acanthaceae species, their regular cooccurrence is restricted to barleria balkwill and balkwill, 1997. Violeta is a shared common name for two species of plants. Barleria cristata environmental horticulture university of florida. Stems pubescent, leaves opposite usually to about 10 cm long.
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