Carlowrightia venturae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venturae
ID:
588778
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13(1): 37. 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588110
Common Names
- Carlowrightia venturae
- Venturae Carlowrightia
- Venturae Wrightia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carlowrightia venturae (also called Ventura Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Carlowrightia venturae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carlowrightia venturae is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carlowrightia venturae 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 venturae
Carlowrightia venturae is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.
Carlowrightia venturae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia venturae?
Carlowrightia venturae
What is the family of Carlowrightia venturae?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Carlowrightia venturae?
Ventura'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
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.