Barleria prionitis L. (Sp. Pl. 636. 1753.)
Localities: West Indies (exotic), Lesser Antilles (exotic) [Antigua, Grenada, Barbados, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (exotic), Puerto Rico (Naturalized)[], ], Old World (native Asia; Africa),
Common Names: Espinosa amarilla (Puerto Rico), Picanier jaune (L. Antilles),
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Last edited 16 Mar 09