Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangsiensis
ID:
462486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.L.Chen & P.K.Chou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Cat. Type Spec. China : 550 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461818

Common Names

  • Kwangsi Buckthorn
  • Chinese Buckthorn
  • Rhamnus kwangsiensis

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Description

Rhamnus kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsi Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China. It is a small, deciduous shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus kwangsiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus kwangsiensis has small, yellow, tubular flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus kwangsiensis is a deciduous shrub native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in the summer or early fall.

Where to Find Rhamnus kwangsiensis

Rhamnus kwangsiensis is native to China.

Rhamnus kwangsiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus kwangsiensis?

Rhamnus kwangsiensis

What is the common name of Rhamnus kwangsiensis?

Kwangsi Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus kwangsiensis?

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

Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Pan Kai Chou (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Chou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718428-1: Based on the initial data import