Carlowrightia arizonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonica
ID:
588733
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 13: 364 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588065
Common Names
- Carlowrightia arizonica
- Arizona Papaya
- Arizona Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlowrightia arizonica (also called Arizona 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 arizonica 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 arizonica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlowrightia arizonica 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 arizonica
Carlowrightia arizonica can be found in the southwestern United States.
Carlowrightia arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia arizonica?
Carlowrightia arizonica
What is the common name of Carlowrightia arizonica?
Carlowrightia
What is the family of Carlowrightia arizonica?
Caricaceae
Species in the Carlowrightia genus
Carlowrightia albiflora, Carlowrightia arizonica, Carlowrightia ecuadoriana, Carlowrightia fuertensis, Carlowrightia henricksonii, Carlowrightia hepalocarpa, Carlowrightia hintonii, Carlowrightia huicholiana, Carlowrightia lesueurii, Carlowrightia lindauiana, Carlowrightia linearifolia, Carlowrightia mcvaughii, Carlowrightia mexicana, Carlowrightia myriantha, Carlowrightia neesiana, Carlowrightia ovata, Carlowrightia parviflora, Carlowrightia parvifolia, Carlowrightia pectinata, Carlowrightia pringlei, Carlowrightia purpurea, Carlowrightia serpyllifolia, Carlowrightia texana, Carlowrightia torreyana, Carlowrightia trichocarpa, Carlowrightia venturae, Carlowrightia yucatanensis,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.