Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
460724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moris

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Sard. Elench. 2: 2 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460056

Common Names

  • Persicifolia Buckthorn
  • Persicifolia Alder Buckthorn
  • Persicifolia Alder

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Description

Rhamnus persicifolia (also called 'Peach-Leaved Buckthorn', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small yellow flowers and peach-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnus persicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus persicifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus persicifolia is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is not as reliable as division.

Where to Find Rhamnus persicifolia

Rhamnus persicifolia is native to Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Rhamnus persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus persicifolia?

Rhamnus persicifolia

What is the common name of Rhamnus persicifolia?

Persicifolia Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus persicifolia?

Rhamnus persicifolia is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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,

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