Status:
valid
Authors:
Medwedew
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada 25: 3 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460269
Common Names
- Rhamnus Cordata
- Heart-leaved Buckthorn
- Heart-leaved Rhamnus
Description
Rhamnus cordata (also called Heart-Leaved Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America and Europe. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamnus cordata is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhamnus cordata has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rhamnus cordata: This species is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Rhamnus cordata
Rhamnus cordata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Rhamnus cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus cordata?
Rhamnus cordata
What is the common name of Rhamnus cordata?
Heart-leaved Buckthorn
What is the habitat of Rhamnus cordata?
It is found in moist, shady forests in the eastern United States.
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,