Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
karwinskyana
ID:
430449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Rohweder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 18: 144. 1956 ; Farin. Veg. Salvad.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429781



Common Names

  • Gibasis karwinskyana
  • Karwinsky's Gibasis
  • Karwinsky's Seepweed


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema karwinskyana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Tradescantia karwinskyana Schult.f. [unknown]

Description

Gibasis karwinskyana (also called Karwinsky's Gibasis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gibasis karwinskyana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gibasis karwinskyana sub. karwinskyana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gibasis karwinskyana are small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibasis karwinskyana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gibasis karwinskyana

Gibasis karwinskyana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Gibasis karwinskyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis karwinskyana?

Gibasis karwinskyana

What are the common names of Gibasis karwinskyana?

Karwinsky's Caltrop, Karwinsky's Zygophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Gibasis karwinskyana?

Deserts, scrublands, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246974: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Otto Rohweder (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohweder' in the authors string.