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smallflower wrightwort
Scientific Name: Carlowrightia parviflora
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Smallflower Wrightwort (Carlowrightia parviflora)
The Smallflower Wrightwort, scientifically known as Carlowrightia parviflora, is a perennial subshrub belonging to the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family. It is also commonly referred to as Littleleaf Wrightwort and Trans-Pecos Wrightwort. Members of this genus, commonly known as wrightworts, are mainly small shrubs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carlowrightia parviflora (Buckley) Wassh.
- Common Names: Smallflower Wrightwort, Wrightwort
- Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Dianthera parviflora
- Carlowrightia lindauiana (Buckl.) Standl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona) and Mexico.
- Grows on rocky slopes, along arroyos, rocky washes, and roadsides.
- Prefers gravelly or sandy to loamy soils.
- Especially prevalent in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Smallflower Wrightwort is described as a small shrub or subshrub.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Host plant for the caterpillars of the Elada Checkerspot.
- Host plant for the Crimson Patch butterfly (Chlosyne janais). Females are observed ovipositing on the plant.
Resources and Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Garden Guides: Plant information, identification and gardening information.
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution details.
- USDA Plants Database.
- portal-jardin.com