Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
615999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) M.C.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 3: 93 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615331

Common Names

  • Verrucosa Colubrina
  • Verrucosa Snakewood
  • Colubrina Verrucosa

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina urbanii M.C.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Hybosperma spinosum Urb. [unknown]
  • Hybosperma verrucosum Urb. [unknown]

Description

Colubrina verrucosa (also called warty buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It is native to the southeastern 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, warty leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colubrina verrucosa is a tropical shrub or small tree native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Colubrina verrucosa

Colubrina verrucosa is native to tropical Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Colubrina verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colubrina verrucosa?

Colubrina verrucosa

What is the common name of Colubrina verrucosa?

Warty Nettle Tree

What is the habitat of Colubrina verrucosa?

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-2731574: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.