Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 40 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462486
Common Names
- Infectoria Rhamnus
- Infectoria Rhamnus
- Infectoria Rhamnus
Synonyms
- Cervispina infectoria Fourr. [unknown]
- Cervispina villarsii Fourr. [unknown]
Description
Rhamnus infectoria (also called Aleppo 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
Rhamnus infectoria 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 infectoria 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
Rhamnus infectoria 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 infectoria
Rhamnus infectoria is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Rhamnus infectoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus infectoria?
Rhamnus infectoria
What is the common name of Rhamnus infectoria?
Infector's Buckthorn
What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus infectoria?
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,