Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 462 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262145
Common Names
- Karwinskia subcordata
- Subcordate Karwinskia
- Subcordate Desert Buckthorn
Description
Karwinskia subcordata (also called Subcordate Karwinskia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Karwinskia subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Karwinskia subcordata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Karwinskia subcordata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Karwinskia subcordata
Karwinskia subcordata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Karwinskia subcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Karwinskia subcordata?
Karwinskia subcordata
What is the common name of Karwinskia subcordata?
No common name
What is the native range of Karwinskia subcordata?
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,