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narrowleaf desert honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Anisacanthus linearis
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Anisacanthus linearis: Narrowleaf Desert Honeysuckle
Anisacanthus linearis, commonly known as Narrowleaf Desert Honeysuckle, is a vine shrub native to the southwestern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- As a vine shrub, it may be tempting for pets to chew or play with, particularly smaller animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anisacanthus linearis (Hagen) Henrickson & Lott
- Rank: Species
- Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
- Synonyms and Common Names:
- Narrowleaf Desert Honeysuckle
- Dwarf Anisacanthus
- Big Bend Acanthus
- Chisos Anisacanthus
- Pinky Anisacanthus
- Note: The term "desert honeysuckle" is a general name applied to several species within the Anisacanthus genus, including Anisacanthus thurberi and Anisacanthus wrightii.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the low-elevation Southwest US deserts, including the Sonoran Desert.
- Specifically mentioned as being restricted to Brewster County in Big Bend, Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Vine, Shrub
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Leaf Duration: Evergreen
- Size: Small in size, reaching up to 1.3 meters (approximately 4.25 feet) in height.
- Color: In the spring, it assumes a yellow coloring.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Narrowleaf Desert Honeysuckle provides nectar for hummingbirds.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Anisacanthus linearis.
- Tropicos: Database with information on Anisacanthus linearis.
- Agricultural Research Service: Accessible online.