Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
618441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) M.C.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 14: 364 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617773

Common Names

  • Ericoides Condalia
  • Condalia Ericoides
  • Ericoides

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Synonyms

  • Microrhamnus ericoides A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Condalia ericoides (also called Texas Kidneywood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, and is found in desert and chaparral habitats. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 m and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Condalia ericoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Condalia ericoides has white to pink flowers with four petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Condalia ericoides is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Condalia ericoides

Condalia ericoides is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Condalia ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Condalia ericoides?

Condalia ericoides

What is the common name of Condalia ericoides?

Heath condalia

What is the natural habitat of Condalia ericoides?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-2733972: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Marshall Conring Johnston (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Johnst.' in the authors string.