4,183 observationsLeast Concern
Coyotillo
Karwinskia humboldtiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rhamnaceae ›Genus: Karwinskia
About
Karwinskia humboldtiana, commonly known as coyotillo, cacachila or Humboldt coyotillo, is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to southern and western Texas in the United States as well as much of Mexico. The seeds and leaves of this plant contain the quinones eleutherin and 7-methoxyeleutherin and chrysophanol and β-amyrin in the fruits that are toxic to humans and livestock. The toxins typically induce paralysis, which is often
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coyotillo is Karwinskia humboldtiana.
- The Coyotillo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Coyotillo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Coyotillo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Coyotillo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Coyotillo belongs to the order Rosales.
- Coyotillo belongs to the family Rhamnaceae.
- Coyotillo belongs to the genus Karwinskia.