Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
angustata
ID:
357911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 310 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357243

Common Names

  • Karwinskia angustata
  • Angustata Karwinskia
  • Karwinskia

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Description

Karwinskia angustata (also called 'Narrow-leaved Karwinskia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Karwinskia angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Karwinskia angustata is white in colour and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Karwinskia angustata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to Mexico and grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Karwinskia angustata

Karwinskia angustata is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Karwinskia angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Karwinskia angustata?

Karwinskia angustata

What is the common name of Karwinskia angustata?

Narrowleaf Karwinskia

What is the natural habitat of Karwinskia angustata?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133299-2: Based on the initial data import