Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
692555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Grubov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 274. 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691888

Common Names

  • Frangula discolor
  • Discolor Frangula
  • Discolor Buckthorn

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus sharpii M.C.Johnst. & L.A.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus sphaerosperma mesoamericana M.C.Johnst. & L.A.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus discolor (Donn.Sm.) Rose [unknown]
  • Rhamnus capreifolia discolor Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus capreifolia discolor (Donn.Sm.) C.B.Wolf [unknown]
  • Rhamnus capraeifolia capraeifolia [unknown]
  • Rhamnus discolor Lesq. [unknown]
  • Frangula discolor mesoamericana (L.A.Johnst. & M.C.Johnst.) A.Pool [unknown]

Description

Frangula discolor (also called Frangula discolor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a small, deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frangula discolor is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frangula discolor 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 discolor 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 discolor

Frangula discolor is native to the temperate forests of the eastern United States.

Frangula discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frangula discolor?

Frangula discolor

What is the common name of Frangula discolor?

Discolored Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Frangula discolor?

Woodlands, scrub, and hedgerows

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-2814064: Based on the initial data import
Valery Ivanovich Grubov (1917-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grubov' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.