Barleria cristata

Philippine Violet, Bluebell Barleria, Crested Philippine Violet
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Elegance in the Emotions

The Mother’s Comment

Delicate and refined, does not permit itself any vulgarity.

Colour

Lavender

Message of the Flower

Emotional Opening

The Mother’s Comment

The progress of emotions towards the Divine.

Colour

White, lavender

Message of the Flower

Integral Opening of the Being to the Divine

The Mother’s Comment

The first step of the ascent.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Opening of the Emotional Vital

The Mother’s Comment

One of the first steps on the way to transformation.

Colour

Pink

Family

Acanthaceae

Cultivars

Some cultivars include 'Alba', which has white flowers, and 'Rosea', which features pink flowers.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

About 2 inches across

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five, fused into a tube

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Rough, hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late fall through early spring in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained, adaptable to various types

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive, thrives in warm environments

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites, root rot if overwatered

Pollinators

Butterflies and bees

Habitat

Native to South and Southeast Asia, cultivated worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar source for pollinators, ornamental value

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Valued for striking flowers, used for hedging and borders

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscaping for hedging and borders

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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