Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
692549

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Gen. Amer. Bor. 2: 178 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691882

Common Names

  • Frangula caroliniana
  • Carolina Frangula
  • Carolina Buckthorn

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus virginica Page [unknown]
  • Rhamnus canadensis hort. ex Koch [unknown]
  • Sarcomphalus carolinianus Raf. [unknown]
  • Frangula fragilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus caroliniana Walter [unknown]
  • Rhamnus caroliniana caroliniana [unknown]
  • Rhamnus caroliniana mollis Fernald [unknown]
  • Frangula caroliniana molils (Fernald) Mohlenbr. [unknown]

Description

Frangula caroliniana (also called Carolina Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a small, deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frangula caroliniana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frangula caroliniana 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 caroliniana 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 caroliniana

Frangula caroliniana is native to the temperate forests of the southeastern United States.

Frangula caroliniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frangula caroliniana?

Frangula caroliniana

What is the common name of Frangula caroliniana?

Carolina Buckthorn

Where is Frangula caroliniana native to?

Eastern United States

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,

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