Kwahu
Barleria opaca
- Native to:
- Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Barleria
- Species:
- Barleria opaca
- USDA Symbol:
- BAOP3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet, pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates readily at warm temperatures without pretreatment. Seeds should be sown on surface as light aids germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI