Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
463172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 516 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462504

Common Names

  • Shaferi Rhamnidium
  • Shaferi Rhamnidium
  • Shaferi Rhamnidium

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Description

Rhamnidium shaferi (also called Shafer's 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 shaferi 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 shaferi 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnidium shaferi is a perennial shrub that is native to Japan. 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 shaferi

Rhamnidium shaferi is native to East Asia and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Rhamnidium shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnidium shaferi?

Rhamnidium shaferi

What is the common name of Rhamnidium shaferi?

Shafer's buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnidium shaferi?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218933-2: Based on the initial data import