Karwinskia pluvialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pluvialis
ID:
1330167
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pool
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 129: 424 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342621
Common Names
- Pluvialis Karwinskia
- Pluvialis Karwinskia Plant
- Karwinskia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia pluvialis (also called Rain Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia pluvialis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Karwinskia pluvialis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia pluvialis is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Karwinskia pluvialis
Karwinskia pluvialis is native to Mexico.
Karwinskia pluvialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia pluvialis?
Karwinskia pluvialis
What is the common name of Karwinskia pluvialis?
Pluvialis karwinskia
What type of plant is Karwinskia pluvialis?
Shrub
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
Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147508-1: Based on the initial data import