Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
615899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Briz. & W.L.Stern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods No. 109, 95 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615231

Common Names

  • Elliptic Colubrina
  • Elliptic Snakewood
  • Elliptical Colubrina

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus domingensis Duhamel [unknown]
  • Rhamnus venosa Lam. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus elliptica Sw. [unknown]
  • Ceanothus reclinatus L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Colubrina fermenta Rich. ex Brongn. [unknown]
  • Colubrina hondurensis Ant.Molina [unknown]
  • Colubrina pittieriana Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Colubrina reclinata Brongn. [unknown]
  • Colubrina venezuelensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Diplisca elliptica Raf. [unknown]
  • Rhamnidium moreireanum Glaz. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina elliptica (also called Elliptical 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 elliptica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina elliptica has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina elliptica 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 elliptica

Colubrina elliptica can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Colubrina elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina elliptica?

Colubrina elliptica

What is the common name of Colubrina elliptica?

Elliptica colubrina

What is the family of Colubrina elliptica?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731479: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
William Louis Stern (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Stern' in the authors string.