Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
462508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59: 536 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461840

Common Names

  • Ledermann's Buckthorn
  • Rhamnus ledermannii
  • Ledermann's Buckthorn

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Description

Rhamnus ledermannii (also called Ledermann's Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Middle East. 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 ledermannii 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

The flower of Rhamnus ledermannii is a small, yellow-greenish, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus ledermannii is a deciduous shrub native to Turkey. 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 ledermannii

Rhamnus ledermannii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Rhamnus ledermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus ledermannii?

Rhamnus ledermannii

What is the common name of Rhamnus ledermannii?

Ledermann's Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus ledermannii?

Woodlands, forests, and scrublands

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,