More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER LAMIALES
Capraria frutescens
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)
-Figwort Family (Family Scrophulariaceae)
-Tribe Leucophylleae
-Goatweeds (Genus Capraria)
-Capraria frutescens
The Capraria flower is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family and grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It is native to regions of North America, South America, Africa, and Asia and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and coastal areas. The tall, perennial plant has long, slender stems and can reach up to 3 feet in height. Its flowers have five petals and a long, tubular corolla.
Description
• Capraria frutescens is a shrubby flowering plant in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). The genus Capraria includes herbs and small shrubs with slender, branching stems and simple, alternate leaves, often with toothed margins. Its small flowers are typically pale or white, with five-lobed corollas, and are followed by small capsules containing numerous seeds.
Range
• The taxonomy and distribution of Capraria frutescens are not well documented in readily available botanical references. The genus Capraria is associated primarily with tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico and the Caribbean. It is recorded in the Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, area.
Habitat
• Plants in this genus commonly occupy warm, open habitats such as scrub, grasslands, coastal areas, roadsides, and disturbed ground. They may grow in sunny locations and tolerate relatively dry or nutrient-poor soils.