Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ecuadoriana
ID:
588741

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel & Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 653 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588073

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia ecuadoriana
  • Ecuadorian Papaya
  • Ecuadorian Tree

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Description

Carlowrightia ecuadoriana (also called 'Carlowrightia ecuadoriana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in moist forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia ecuadoriana 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 ecuadoriana 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 ecuadoriana is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Carlowrightia ecuadoriana

Carlowrightia ecuadoriana is native to Central and South America.

Carlowrightia ecuadoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia ecuadoriana?

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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.
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.