Barleria observatrix

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Barleria observatrix
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Barleria
Species:
B. observatrix
Binomial name
Barleria observatrix
Bosser & Heine, 1988

Barleria observatrix is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is endemic to Mauritius. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

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References

  1. Rutty, R.; et al. (TPTNC) (2000). "Barleria observatrix". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2000: e.T39454A10239258. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39454A10239258.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.