Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
588772

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 405 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588104

Common Names

  • Carlowrightia serpyllifolia
  • Thyme-leaved Carlowrightia
  • Thyme-leaved Wrightia

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Description

Carlowrightia serpyllifolia (also called Thymeleaf Carlowrightia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands, and is characterized by its small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carlowrightia serpyllifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carlowrightia serpyllifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlowrightia serpyllifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Carlowrightia serpyllifolia

Carlowrightia serpyllifolia is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.

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Caricaceae

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.