Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spina-christi
ID:
472448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : s.p. (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471780

Common Names

  • Jerusalem Thorn
  • Christ's Thorn
  • Spurge-Olive

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus paliurus Willd. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus paliurus L. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus horrida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus australis Pers. [unknown]
  • Paliurus aculeatus Lam. [unknown]
  • Paliurus australis Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Paliurus trinervatus Moench [unknown]
  • Paliurus solitarius Stokes [unknown]
  • Paliurus clypeiformis Medik. [unknown]
  • Paliurus paliurus H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Paliurus vulgaris Steud. [unknown]
  • Paliurus petasus Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Paliurus incurvus Wall. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Paliurus microcarpus Wilmott [unknown]
  • Ziziphus spina-christi microphylla Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Paliurus spina-christi (also called 'Jerusalem Thorn', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a deciduous shrub with spiny stems and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paliurus spina-christi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paliurus spina-christi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paliurus spina-christi is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and temperatures between 45-75°F (7-24°C). It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Paliurus spina-christi

Paliurus spina-christi is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Paliurus spina-christi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paliurus spina-christi?

Paliurus spina-christi

Where is Paliurus spina-christi native to?

Europe

What are the common uses of Paliurus spina-christi?

Ornamental plant

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