Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower)
Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) green leaves and thorns growing along the central plant stem.
Botanical name: Barleria prionitis
Common name: Porcupine Flower
Family: Acanthaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineSimilar plants: Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower)
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Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) showing sharp thorns among deep green oval shaped foliage
Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) orange flower with soft petals against green foliage.
Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) with yellow flower bud emerging among sharp green spikes.
Barleria prionitis (Porcupine Flower) orange yellow flower petals open wide with soft green foliage nearby.
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