Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
588760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard & T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Madroño 26: 32 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588092

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia mexicana
  • Mexican Papaya
  • Mexican Tree

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlowrightia mexicana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlowrightia mexicana 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 mexicana

Carlowrightia neesiana is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Carlowrightia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia mexicana?

Carlowrightia mexicana

What is the common name of Carlowrightia mexicana?

Mexican Carlowrightia

What is the natural habitat of Carlowrightia mexicana?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.