Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao & L.Q.Zhao
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 105 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464722
Common Names
- Rhamnus mongolica
- Mongolian Buckthorn
- Mongolian Rhamnus
Description
Rhamnus mongolica (also called 'Mongolian Buckthorn', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamnus mongolica is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white, small, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamnus mongolica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it has rooted.
Where to Find Rhamnus mongolica
Rhamnus mongolica is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Rhamnus mongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus mongolica?
Rhamnus mongolica
What type of plant is Rhamnus mongolica?
A shrub
Where is Rhamnus mongolica found?
It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
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
Li Qing Zhao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Q.Zhao' in the authors string.