Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minnanensis
ID:
461009

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Li

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Forest. Univ. 13(4): 86 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460341

Common Names

  • Minnan Buckthorn
  • Minnan Rhamnus
  • Rhamnus Minnanensis

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Description

Rhamnus minnanensis (also called Minnan Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus minnanensis 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 minnanensis 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 minnanensis is a small evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Rhamnus minnanensis

Rhamnus minnanensis can be found in China.

Rhamnus minnanensis FAQ

What is the common name of Rhamnus minnanensis?

Minnan buckthorn

What is the scientific name of Minnan buckthorn?

Rhamnus minnanensis

What is the native range of Rhamnus minnanensis?

Eastern Asia

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