Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
615983

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. 6: 169 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615315

Common Names

  • Texensis Colubrina
  • Texensis Snakewood
  • Colubrina Texensis

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus drummondii Young [unknown]
  • Rhamnus texensis Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Colubrina texensis (also called Texas buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It is native to the south-central United States, from Texas to Florida, and is found in dry, rocky, open woods and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic-ovate in shape, with a smooth margin and a pointed tip. The bark is gray and smooth.

Uses & Benefits

Colubrina texensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colubrina texensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina texensis 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 texensis

Colubrina texensis can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Colubrina texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina texensis?

Colubrina texensis

What is the common name of Colubrina texensis?

Texas Nettle Tree

What is the habitat of Colubrina texensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731559: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.