Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 220 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462499
Common Names
- Pruinosum Rhamnidium
- Pruinose Rhamnidium
- Hoary Rhamnidium
Description
Rhamnidium pruinosum (also called Frosted Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Middle East, and grows in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamnidium pruinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhamnidium pruinosum is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamnidium pruinosum is a perennial shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Rhamnidium pruinosum
Rhamnidium pruinosum is native to East Asia and can be found in wet, marshy areas.
Rhamnidium pruinosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnidium pruinosum?
Rhamnidium pruinosum
What is the common name of Rhamnidium pruinosum?
Pruinosum Buttercup
Where is Rhamnidium pruinosum found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
Species in the Rhamnidium genus
Rhamnidium brevifolium,
Rhamnidium dictyophyllum,
Rhamnidium ellipticum,
Rhamnidium nipense,
Rhamnidium pruinosum,
Rhamnidium shaferi,
Rhamnidium elaeocarpum,
Rhamnidium glabrum,
Rhamnidium hasslerianum,
Rhamnidium molle,
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,