Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lojaconoi
ID:
460997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raimondo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 113: 370 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460329

Common Names

  • Rhamnus Lojaconoi
  • Lojacono's Buckthorn
  • Lojacono's Rhamnus

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Description

Rhamnus lojaconoi (also called Lojacono's Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus lojaconoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhamnus lojaconoi are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus lojaconoi is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhamnus lojaconoi

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

Rhamnus lojaconoi FAQ

What is the common name of Rhamnus lojaconoi?

Lojacono's buckthorn

What is the scientific name of Lojacono's buckthorn?

Rhamnus lojaconoi

What is the native range of Rhamnus lojaconoi?

Southern Europe and North Africa

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,