Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
neesiana
ID:
588763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schauer) T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 252 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588095

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia neesiana
  • Nees' Papaya
  • Nees' Tree

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Description

Carlowrightia neesiana (also called 'Carlowrightia neesiana', 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 moist forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia neesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize stream banks and is a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Carlowrightia neesiana 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 neesiana is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Carlowrightia neesiana

Carlowrightia neesiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Carlowrightia neesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia neesiana?

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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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.