Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
615977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 23: 4 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615309

Common Names

  • Spinosa Colubrina
  • Spinosa Snakewood
  • Colubrina Spinosa

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina ovalifolia (Donn.Sm.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Colubrina panamensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Cormonema ovalifolium Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Colubrina spinosa spinosa [unknown]

Description

Colubrina spinosa (also called Spiny Leadwood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows to a height of up to 10 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-ovate, with a smooth margin. It prefers sandy soils in coastal areas and is often found in mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Colubrina spinosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Colubrina spinosa var. mexicana (Rose) M.C.Johnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina spinosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina spinosa 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 spinosa

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

Colubrina spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina spinosa?

Colubrina spinosa

What is the common name of Colubrina spinosa?

Spiny Nettle Tree

What is the habitat of Colubrina spinosa?

Dry open woods, clearings, roadsides, and sandy fields

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