Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderoniae
ID:
463126

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Fernández

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Polibotánica 1: 2 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462458

Common Names

  • Calderoniae Rhamnus
  • Calderon's Rhamnus
  • Calderon Rhamnus

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Description

Rhamnus calderoniae (also called Calderon's Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus calderoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamnus calderoniae 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 calderoniae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Rhamnus calderoniae

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

Rhamnus calderoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus calderoniae?

Rhamnus calderoniae

What is the common name of Rhamnus calderoniae?

Calderon's Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus calderoniae?

Woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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