False Philippine Violet
Barleriola solanifolia
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © mreith (iNaturalist #255524963)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acanthaceae
- Genus:
- Barleriola
- Species:
- Barleriola solanifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- BASO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes