Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
carolinensis
ID:
527967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosok.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 32: 288 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527299

Common Names

  • Carolina Ash
  • Carolina White Ash
  • Carolina Alphitonia

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Description

Alphitonia carolinensis (also called Carolina Almond, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, meadows, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Alphitonia carolinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alphitonia carolinensis is a small, white spikelet. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphitonia carolinensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed raising mix. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilised every few months.

Where to Find Alphitonia carolinensis

Alphitonia carolinensis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Alphitonia carolinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphitonia carolinensis?

Alphitonia carolinensis

What is the family of Alphitonia carolinensis?

Rhamnaceae

What is the common name of Alphitonia carolinensis?

Carolinensis Leatherwood

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,

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