Karwinskia humboldtiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
1131590
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) Zucc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 1: 353 (1829-1830 publ. 1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130928
Common Names
- Karwinskia humboldtiana
- Humboldt's Karwinskia
- Karwinskia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia humboldtiana (also called Humboldt’s Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Mexico. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Karwinskia humboldtiana is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black drupe. The seedlings are small, with a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia humboldtiana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer and the rooted cutting should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Karwinskia humboldtiana
Karwinskia humboldtiana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
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
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:717579-1: Based on the initial data import