Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
615912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 465 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615244

Common Names

  • Glandular Colubrina
  • Glandular Snakewood
  • Colubrina Glandulosa

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina rufa glandulosa (Perkins) M.C.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Colubrina glandulosa glandulosa [unknown]
  • Cormonema glandulosum (Perkins) Suess. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina glandulosa (also called Glandular 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 glandulosa 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 glandulosa var. antillana (M.C.Johnst.) M.C.Johnst.
Colubrina glandulosa var. nipensis (M.C.Johnst.) M.C.Johnst.
Colubrina glandulosa var. reitzii (M.C.Johnst.) M.C.Johnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina glandulosa has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina glandulosa 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 glandulosa

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

Colubrina glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina glandulosa?

Colubrina glandulosa

What is the common name of Colubrina glandulosa?

Glandulosa colubrina

What is the family of Colubrina glandulosa?

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