Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
588771

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 34: 90 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588103

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia purpurea
  • Purple Carlowrightia
  • Purple Wrightia

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Description

Carlowrightia purpurea (also called Purple Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its purple-tinged, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia purpurea 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 purpurea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlowrightia purpurea 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 purpurea

Carlowrightia purpurea is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.

Carlowrightia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia purpurea?

Carlowrightia purpurea

What is the common name of Carlowrightia purpurea?

Purple Carlowrightia

What is the natural habitat of Carlowrightia purpurea?

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.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.