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Crested Philippine violet

Barleria cristata

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Brunei, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇦 Panama 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Barleria cristata (Crested Philippine violet)

Names in Other Languages

German Philippinenveilchen

Portuguese barléria

Similar Species in Barleria

Hophead philippine violet

Barleria lupulina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Philippine violet?

The scientific name of Crested Philippine violet is Barleria cristata. It belongs to the genus Barleria.

Where does Crested Philippine violet live?

Crested Philippine violet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Brunei, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama.

What family does Crested Philippine violet belong to?

Crested Philippine violet (Barleria cristata) belongs to the genus Barleria, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does Crested Philippine violet belong to?

Crested Philippine violet (Barleria cristata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Crested Philippine violet?

The closest relatives of Crested Philippine violet in the genus Barleria include barleria, Hophead philippine violet.