Barleria Repens

Family: Acanthaceae

Perennial or shrubby herb

Commonly cultivated on the coast.

Groundcover. Easily propagated from cuttings.
Shade or sun. Flowers throughout the year.
Attracts insects and birds. Many butterfly caterpillars
feed on Barleria (see Acanthaceae butterflies)

Possibly a larval foodplant to:

• Junonia orithya – Eyed Pansy
• Junonia natalica – Natal Pansy
• Catacroptera cloanthe – Pirate