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Barleria obtusa

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Barleria obtusa, the bush violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa.[1] It is widely cultivated as a decorative garden shrub.

Uses

Barberio obtusa in the Botanic Garden, Barcelona

In tropical Africa, the leaves are cooked as a vegetable, and the plant is used medicinally.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Blue Bushviolet (Barleria obtusa)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  2. ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.

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Barleria obtusa: Brief Summary

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Barleria obtusa, the bush violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa. It is widely cultivated as a decorative garden shrub.

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