Barleria repens

A red Barleria repens flower

Barleria repens has a variety of names including Coral Creeper and Creeping Barleria. This gives some idea of the kind of plant, though it can also grow as a rounded shrub and a vine. What got my attention was the pale purple anthers standing out against the otherwise red flower.

7 thoughts on “Barleria repens

  1. naturebackin

    Oh dear another South African plant though it is lovely. Here another common name is bush violet probably because it also has a variation with purple flowers. We have both colours in our garden ☺ I am wondering if it is invasive in Hawaii as in our garden it can start taking over somewhat?

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