Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 64(7): 131 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000046864
Description
Carlowrightia yucatanensis (also called Yucatan Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Carlowrightia yucatanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carlowrightia yucatanensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a red tinge.
Where to Find Carlowrightia yucatanensis
Carlowrightia yucatanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Carlowrightia yucatanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carlowrightia yucatanensis?
Carlowrightia yucatanensis
What is the natural habitat of Carlowrightia yucatanensis?
It is native to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
What is the common name of Carlowrightia yucatanensis?
It is commonly known as the Yucatan 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,