Karwinskia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
356738
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 135 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356070
Common Names
- Microphylla Karwinskia
- Microphylla Cedar
- Microphylla White Cedar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia microphylla (also called Smallleaf Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and has a rounded shape with ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla
Karwinskia microphylla is native to Mexico.
Karwinskia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia microphylla?
Karwinskia microphylla
What type of plant is Karwinskia microphylla?
Shrub
Where is Karwinskia microphylla 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
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133305-2: Based on the initial data import