Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) - Image 1

Botanical name: Barleria prionitis

Common name: Porcupine Flower

Family: Acanthaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) green leaves and sharp thorns on a close up plant branch.
Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) green leaves and thorns growing along the central plant stem.
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