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
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