Karwinskia potrerilloana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potrerilloana
ID:
1233807
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi & O.Muñiz) Borhidi
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 29: 185 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233145
Common Names
- Karwinskia Potrerilloana
- Karwinskia
- Potrerilloana Karwinskia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Karwinskia potrerilloana (also called Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia potrerilloana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Karwinskia potrerilloana has small, yellow flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia potrerilloana is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Karwinskia potrerilloana
Karwinskia potrerilloana can be found in Mexico.
Karwinskia potrerilloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia potrerilloana?
Karwinskia potrerilloana
What type of plant is Karwinskia potrerilloana?
It is a shrub
Where is Karwinskia potrerilloana found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
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-50074096: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.