Carlowrightia torreyana
Torrey's Wrightwort
Also known as: Carlowrightia pubens A.Gray +7 more
- Carlowrightia pubens A.Gray
- Croftia parvifolia (Torr.) Small
- Dianthera parvifolia (Torr.) A.Gray
- Dianthera parvifolia (Torr.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Dianthera parvifolia (Torr.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.
- Dianthera parvifolia (Torr.) Benth. & Hook.fil.
- Ecbolium parvifolium (Torr.) Kuntze
- Schaueria parvifolia Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Carlowrightia torreyana (commonly known as Torrey's wrightwort) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Texas