Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
692540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eschsch.) A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Gen. Amer. Bor. 2: 178. 1849 [Jun-Oct 1849]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691873

Common Names

  • Frangula californica
  • California Frangula
  • California Buckthorn

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus castorea Greene [unknown]
  • Rhamnus nana Carrière [unknown]
  • Rhamnus oleifolia Hook. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus major Carrière [unknown]
  • Rhamnus laurifolia Nutt. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus californica Eschsch. [unknown]
  • Perfonon laurifolium Raf. [unknown]
  • Endotropis oleifera Raf. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus purshiana californica Rehder [unknown]
  • Rhamnus californica betulifolia Trel. [deprecated]

Description

Frangula californica (also called California Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in wetland and riparian habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Frangula californica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber in the past. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frangula californica sub. crassifolia (Jeps.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Frangula californica sub. cuspidata (Greene) Kartesz & Gandhi
Frangula californica sub. occidentalis (Howell ex Greene) Kartesz & Gandhi
Frangula californica sub. tomentella (Benth.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Frangula californica sub. ursina (Greene) Kartesz & Gandhi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frangula californica are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frangula californica is a shrub native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Frangula californica

Frangula californica is native to the temperate forests of California.

Frangula californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frangula californica?

Frangula californica

What is the common name of Frangula californica?

California Buckthorn

Where is Frangula californica native to?

California

Species in the Frangula genus

Frangula rhododendriphylla, Frangula alnus, Frangula austrosinensis, Frangula azorica, Frangula betulifolia, Frangula blumeri, Frangula californica, Frangula capreifolia, Frangula caroliniana, Frangula chrysophylla, Frangula crenata, Frangula dianthes, Frangula discolor, Frangula glaberrima, Frangula goudotiana, Frangula grandifolia, Frangula granulosa, Frangula grisea, Frangula henryi, Frangula lindeniana, Frangula longipes, Frangula macrocarpa, Frangula microphylla, Frangula mucronata, Frangula palmeri, Frangula pinetorum, Frangula polymorpha, Frangula pringlei, Frangula pubescens, Frangula purshiana, Frangula revoluta, Frangula riojae, Frangula rubra, Frangula rupestris, Frangula sphaerosperma, Frangula ulei, Frangula obovata, Frangula pedunculata, Frangula grandiflora, Frangula acuminata, Frangula breedlovei, Frangula chimalapensis, Frangula circumscissa, Frangula darienensis, Frangula hintonii, Frangula inconspicua, Frangula longipedicellata, Frangula longistyla, Frangula marahuacensis, Frangula mcvaughii,

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-2814050: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz (1793-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eschsch.' in the authors string.