Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
356712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 315 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356044

Common Names

  • Parvifolia Karwinskia
  • Parvifolia Cedar
  • Parvifolia White Cedar

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Synonyms

  • Karwinskia parvifolia pubescens (Standl.) Wiggins [unknown]
  • Karwinskia pubescens Standl. [unknown]

Description

Karwinskia parvifolia (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 parvifolia 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

The flower of Karwinskia parvifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Karwinskia parvifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from young shoots in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Karwinskia parvifolia

Karwinskia parvifolia is native to Mexico.

Karwinskia parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Karwinskia parvifolia?

Karwinskia parvifolia

What is the common name of Karwinskia parvifolia?

Parvifolia Karwinskia

What is the natural habitat of Karwinskia parvifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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