Barleria repens, the small bush violet, also known as the coral creeper, is a plant in the family Acanthaceae.

It can handle shade but prefers full sun in sandy soils.

[1] It is reported to be naturalised in Queensland, New South Wales, Hawaii, Florida, and many other smaller populations may be present throughout the tropics and subtropics.

[2][3][4] It is very adaptable to a variety of situations and is known to propagate in disturbed areas, such as compost, garden waste, and in drains.

[5] The coral creeper is a prostrate ground cover or shrub, which roots when making contact with the ground, which allows it to colonize large areas.