Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
615954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. ex H.Mann

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 161 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615286

Common Names

  • Oppositifolia Colubrina
  • Oppositifolia Snakewood
  • Colubrina Oppositifolia

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina oppositifolia obatae H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Colubrina oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved 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 oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia

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

Colubrina oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina oppositifolia?

Colubrina oppositifolia

What is the common name of Colubrina oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Colubrina

What is the habitat of Colubrina oppositifolia?

Colubrina oppositifolia 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-2731531: Based on the initial data import
Horace Mann Junior (1844-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mann' in the authors string.
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.