Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunifolia
ID:
460729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 157 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460061

Common Names

  • Prunifolia Buckthorn
  • Prunifolia Alder Buckthorn
  • Prunifolia Alder

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus boissieri Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sarcomphalus prunifolius Raf. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus prunifolia 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 prunifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Rhamnus prunifolia

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

Rhamnus prunifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus prunifolia?

Rhamnus prunifolia

What is the common name of Rhamnus prunifolia?

Prunifolia Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus prunifolia?

Rhamnus prunifolia 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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