Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaternus
ID:
463181

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 193 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462513

Common Names

  • Alternus Rhamnus
  • Alternate-Leaved Buckthorn
  • Alternate Buckthorn

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus philyca Bubani [unknown]
  • Rhamnus picenensis Duval-Jouve [unknown]
  • Rhamnus racemosa Duhamel [unknown]
  • Rhamnus tripolitana Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus clusii Willd. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus coriacea Buch [unknown]
  • Rhamnus hispanica hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Rhamnus jacobi-salvadorii O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Alaternus angustifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Alaternus balearica Duhamel ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Alaternus glabra Mill. [unknown]
  • Alaternus hispanicus hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Alaternus integrifolius Raf. [unknown]
  • Alaternus lanceolatus Raf. [unknown]
  • Alaternus latifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Alaternus ovatus Raf. [unknown]
  • Alaternus phylica Mill. [unknown]
  • Alaternus rotundifolia hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Alaternus variegata hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus alaternus hispanica DC. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus alaternus vulgaris DC. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus alaternus angustifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Rhamnus alternus (also called Alternate-leaved Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Europe, and grows in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus alternus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhamnus alaternus sub. munozgarmendiae Rivas Mart. & J.M.Pizarro
Rhamnus alaternus sub. pendula (Pamp.) Jafri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamnus alternus 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

Rhamnus alternus 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 Rhamnus alaternus

Rhamnus alternus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Rhamnus alaternus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus alaternus?

Rhamnus alaternus

What is the common name of Rhamnus alaternus?

Italian buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus alaternus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Rhamnus genus

Rhamnus saxatilis, Rhamnus spathulifolia, Rhamnus schlechteri, Rhamnus sibthorpiana, Rhamnus serpyllacea, Rhamnus seravschanica, Rhamnus prinoides, Rhamnus petiolaris, Rhamnus philippinensis, Rhamnus pichleri, Rhamnus persicifolia, Rhamnus qianweiensis, Rhamnus prunifolia, Rhamnus pyrella, Rhamnus pumila, Rhamnus punctata, Rhamnus purandharensis, Rhamnus pulogensis, Rhamnus wightii, Rhamnus woloszczakii, Rhamnus velutina, Rhamnus sumbawana, Rhamnus thymifolia, Rhamnus sumatrensis, Rhamnus staddo, Rhamnus tonkinensis, Rhamnus erythroxylon, Rhamnus disperma, Rhamnus dolichophylla, Rhamnus fallax, Rhamnus glaucophylla, Rhamnus glandulosa, Rhamnus gayeri, Rhamnus cathartica, Rhamnus crenulata, Rhamnus davurica, Rhamnus collettii, Rhamnus costata, Rhamnus cornifolia, Rhamnus cordata, Rhamnus nitida, Rhamnus nigrescens, Rhamnus rhodopea, Rhamnus papuana, Rhamnus orbiculata, Rhamnus oleoides, Rhamnus myrtifolia, Rhamnus ludovici-salvatoris, Rhamnus lycioides, Rhamnus libanotica,

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