Coral Creeper
Barleria repens
family
Acanthaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Small Bush Violet.
Barleria repens (Coral Creeper) is distinguished by it shiny, dark green foliage, showy tubular pink-red flowers that have five spreading lobes and are mostly produced in late summer and autumn and sprawly growth habit.
Impact
Impact
Barleria repens (Coral Creeper) has the potential to cause environmental damage by colonising riparian zones and forming dense thickets that displace native vegetation and prevent movement of animals.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Barleria repens (Coral Creeper) has the potential to cause environmental damage by colonising riparian zones and forming dense thickets that displace native vegetation and prevent movement of animals.
