Karwinskia colombiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
356754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dugand & M.C.Johnst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 13: 377 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356086
Common Names
- Colombiana Karwinskia
- Colombiana Cedar
- Colombiana White Cedar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia colombiana (also called Colombian Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Karwinskia colombiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia colombiana is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Karwinskia colombiana
Karwinskia colombiana is native to Colombia.
Karwinskia colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia colombiana?
Karwinskia colombiana
What type of plant is Karwinskia colombiana?
Shrub
Where is Karwinskia colombiana native to?
Mexico
Species in the Karwinskia genus
Karwinskia rocana, Karwinskia orbiculata, Karwinskia parvifolia, Karwinskia sessilifolia, Karwinskia microphylla, Karwinskia bicolor, Karwinskia calderonii, Karwinskia caloneura, Karwinskia colombiana, Karwinskia angustata, Karwinskia mollis, Karwinskia humboldtiana, Karwinskia potrerilloana, Karwinskia tehuacana, Karwinskia latifolia, Karwinskia subcordata, Karwinskia umbellata, Karwinskia rzedowskii, Karwinskia venturae, Karwinskia johnstonii, Karwinskia pluvialis, Karwinskia oblongifolia,
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
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133303-2: Based on the initial data import