Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet)

Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower close up capturing soft rounded petals and foliage.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower with green protective bracts and slender deep green leaves.

Botanical name: Barleria lupulina

Common name: Hophead Philippine Violet

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: India, Burma

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Shrubbery plants with single dark green leaves, red-brown branches, and flowers that bloom in clusters. Traditional and therapeutic use is anti-inflammatory for insect bites, herpes simplex use by its fresh leaves, and roots for anti-inflammatory centipede bites.

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Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) plant with green leaves and brown flower cones close up.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) with green leaves and woody brown cones at the tips.
Barleria lupulina yellow flower close up with narrow green leaves on the branch
Barleria lupulina yellow flower and narrow green leaves with red midribs on branches
Barleria lupulina yellow flower with purple cone bracts close up on green leaves
Barleria lupulina yellow flower clusters emerging from layered purple cone shaped bracts
Barleria lupulina green leaves with sharp red thorns in a close up view
Barleria lupulina narrow green leaves attached to stems with sharp red thorns
Barleria lupulina yellow flower close up with green and brown cone shaped bracts
Barleria lupulina yellow flower emerges from green and brown cone shaped bracts
Barleria lupulina yellow flower and cone-shaped bud close up with green leaves
Barleria lupulina yellow flower emerging from a textured brown and green cone
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) tan seeds on a red surface, close up shot.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) seeds resting on a red textured surface for seed counting.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) with green leaves and red veins, close up plant
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) showing sharp thorns and narrow foliage with reddish midribs.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) plant with green narrow leaves and sharp red midribs
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) showing slender pointed leaves with prominent red midribs and thorns.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow and brown flower spike close up
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) showing a terminal flower spike with distinct brown bracts.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower close up on a green leafy branch
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower with green leaves on a thin woody stem
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower close up with green leaves in background.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower with green leaves and a central bud.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower close up with narrow green leaves nearby.
Barleria lupulina (Hophead Philippine Violet) yellow flower with green leaves and a pointed bud.


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