Carlowrightia torreyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torreyana
ID:
588776
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 12: 427 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588108
Common Names
- Carlowrightia torreyana
- Torreyana Carlowrightia
- Torreyana Wrightia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Dianthera parvifolia (Torr.) A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Carlowrightia torreyana (also called Torrey's Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the United States. It grows in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carlowrightia torreyana 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 torreyana 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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Carlowrightia torreyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Carlowrightia torreyana
Carlowrightia torreyana is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.
Carlowrightia torreyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia torreyana?
Carlowrightia torreyana
What is the family of Carlowrightia torreyana?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Carlowrightia torreyana?
Torrey's Carlowrightia
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
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.