Karwinskia johnstonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
1287405
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Fernández
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 2: 18 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286743
Common Names
- Johnstonii Karwinskia
- Karwinskia Johnstonii
- Johnstonii Karwinskia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia johnstonii (also called Johnston's Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and leathery, oval leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia johnstonii is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Karwinskia johnstonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia johnstonii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.
Where to Find Karwinskia johnstonii
Karwinskia johnstonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Karwinskia johnstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia johnstonii?
Karwinskia johnstonii
What is the common name of Karwinskia johnstonii?
Johnston's Desert-Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Karwinskia johnstonii?
It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50337817: Based on the initial data import
Rafael Fernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fernández' in the authors string.