Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
albiflora
ID:
588731

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 34: 47 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588063

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia albiflora
  • White-flowered Papaya
  • White-flowered Tree

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Description

Carlowrightia albiflora (also called White-flowered Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Carlowrightia albiflora is yellowish-green, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlowrightia albiflora is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in individual containers with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Carlowrightia albiflora

Carlowrightia albiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Carlowrightia albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia albiflora?

Carlowrightia albiflora

What is the common name of Carlowrightia albiflora?

Carlowrightia

What is the family of Carlowrightia albiflora?

Caricaceae

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.