Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteroneura
ID:
615926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 15: 285 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615258

Common Names

  • Heteroneura Colubrina
  • Heteroneura Snakewood
  • Colubrina Heteroneura

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus spinosa Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus gonzalezii L.Riley [unknown]
  • Colubrina multiflora (Brandegee) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Colubrina nelsonii (Rose) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Cormonema multiflorum Brandegee [unknown]
  • Cormonema nelsonii J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Colubrina multiflora (Brandegee) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Colubrina nelsonii Cowan [unknown]
  • Ziziphus heteroneura Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina heteroneura (also called Heteroneura 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 heteroneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina heteroneura has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina heteroneura is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Colubrina heteroneura

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

Colubrina heteroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina heteroneura?

Colubrina heteroneura

What is the common name of Colubrina heteroneura?

Heteroneura colubrina

What is the family of Colubrina heteroneura?

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,

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