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Mexican wrightwort
Scientific Name: Carlowrightia mexicana
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carlowrightia mexicana - Mexican Wrightwort
Carlowrightia mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Wrightwort, is a subshrub forb/herb belonging to the genus Carlowrightia. This perennial plant is found in various locations, primarily in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carlowrightia mexicana Henrickson & Daniel
- Common Name: Mexican Wrightwort
- Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
- Genus: Carlowrightia A. Gray – wrightwort
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the text.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Carlowrightia mexicana is found in the southwestern United States (Texas) and Mexico, including Baja California.
- It can be located in specific regions of Mexico, such as Jalisco and Chihuahua.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is described as a subshrub forb/herb, suggesting a woody base with herbaceous growth.
- Other species in the genus are described as small.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Larvae have been observed on Carlowrightia parviflora (Smallflower Wrightwort), indicating that Carlowrightia species can serve as host plants for certain insects.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carlowrightia mexicana.
Quirky Facts
- The genus Carlowrightia was named for Jose Salazar Ylarregui, a Mexican scientist.