Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
615880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 10: 369. 1827

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615212

Common Names

  • Colubrina Asiatica
  • Asiatica Colubrina
  • Asian Colubrina

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Synonyms

  • Tralliana scandens Lour. [deprecated]
  • Trymalium capsulare G.Don [unknown]
  • Ceanothus asiaticus L. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus capsularis G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Colubrina capsularis G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus asiatica Lam. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus acuminata Colebr. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus splendens Blume [unknown]
  • Pomaderris capsularis G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Sageretia splendens G.Don [unknown]
  • Tubanthera katapa Raf. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina asiatica (also called Asian colubrina, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has leathery, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Colubrina asiatica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Colubrina asiatica var. subpubescens (Pit.) M.C.Johnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina asiatica has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina asiatica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Colubrina asiatica

Colubrina asiatica is native to tropical Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Colubrina asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina asiatica?

Colubrina asiatica

What is the common name of Colubrina asiatica?

Asiatica colubrina

What is the family of Colubrina asiatica?

Rhamnaceae

Species in the Colubrina genus

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,

References