Karwinskia
Karwinskia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Karwinskia, scientifically known as Karwinskia, is a captivating genus of flowering plants often cherished for their ornamental beauty. Frequently utilized in traditional medicine, these species possess unique bioactive properties. Understanding their botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into their role in holistic wellness and natural healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Fruit · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
KarwinskiaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Its distribution extends significantly into Mexico, where it is found throughout the central regions. Furthermore, the species can be located in the northeast and the gulf areas of Mexico. Finally, the plant's reach includes the northwestern portions of the Mexican territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Karwinskia has 4 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Cadernos de saude publica
Leaf
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications
Root
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications
Stem
- Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical sciences and applications