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littleleaf wrightwort
Scientific Name: Carlowrightia parvifolia
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Littleleaf Wrightwort (Carlowrightia parvifolia)
The Littleleaf Wrightwort, scientifically known as Carlowrightia parvifolia, is a member of the Acanthaceae family. It's also referred to as Wrightwort as it is a member of the genus Carlowrightia.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the genus are mainly small shrubs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carlowrightia parvifolia Brandegee
- Common Name: Littleleaf Wrightwort
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Genus: Carlowrightia A. Gray (wrightwort)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned as a native plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Members of the genus are mainly small shrubs.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Carlowrightia serpyllifolia A.Gray – Trans Pecos Wrightwort
- Carlowrightia texana Henrickson & Daniel – Texas Wrightwort
- Carlowrightia arizonica A. Gray (Arizona Wrightwort)
- Carlowrightia linearifolia (Heath Wrightwort)
- Carlowrightia parviflora (Smallflower Wrightwort)
Additional Information
- The provided text mentions the importance of fertilizing these shrubs periodically in the spring with a fertilizer rich in unspecified nutrients for florid development.