Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
615952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrank) M.C.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 23: 13 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615284

Common Names

  • Obscure Colubrina
  • Obscure Snakewood
  • Colubrina Obscura

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus obscura Schrank in Hornsch. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina obscura (also called Obscure Colubrina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with elliptic leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Borneo and can be found in lowland forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Colubrina obscura is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina obscura 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 obscura 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 obscura

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

Colubrina obscura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina obscura?

Colubrina obscura

What is the common name of Colubrina obscura?

Opaque Colubrina

What is the habitat of Colubrina obscura?

Colubrina obscura is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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-2731529: Based on the initial data import
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.