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Barleriola

The genus Barleriola belongs to the Acanthaceae family and includes several species, with some being accepted and others listed as synonyms. This entry provides information gathered from various botanical databases and resources.

Considerations for Pets

• The plant is a shrub, potentially making it accessible to pets.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Barleriola Oerst.
• Barleriola solanifolia (L.) Oerst. ex Lindau
• Common Name: False Philippine violet (for Barleriola solanifolia)
• Another name that may be associated with it is Philippine violet, as Barleria is also referred to as Philippine violet.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Family: Acanthaceae
• Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
• Genus: Barleriola Oerst.
• Species: Examples include Barleriola inermis, Barleriola multiflora, Barleriola reedii, Barleriola saturejoides, and Barleriola solanifolia.
• Synonyms: Mentions include Barleriacanthus, Dieranacan- thus, Prionitis, and Barlerites.
• Barleriola saturejoides (Griseb.) M. Gmez subsp. acunae Borhidi & O. Muiz

Distribution and Habitat

• Barleriola or Barleriola's floral region is Puerto Rico.
• Three species are endemic to Haiti, one of which is Barleriola multiflora.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Barleriola solanifolia is a shrub that can reach 1.3 meters in height and retains its leaves in the winter.
• Fertilizing in spring with nitrogen-rich fertilizer is recommended for florid development.
• The plant assumes a yellow coloring in the spring.

Additional Information

• The Plant List includes a record of scientific plant names for the genus Barleriola, with some listed as accepted species names.
• GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) has species records and references for the genus.
• Barleriola solanifolia was initially described and named by Carl Linnaeus, and later named more precisely by Anders Sandoe Oersted.