Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
460747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 2: 4 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460079

Common Names

  • Punctata Buckthorn
  • Punctata Alder Buckthorn
  • Punctata Alder

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Description

Rhamnus punctata (also called Spiny Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America and Europe. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands, hedgerows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus punctata 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 punctata is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers 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 punctata

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

Rhamnus punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus punctata?

Rhamnus punctata

What is the common name of Rhamnus punctata?

Punctata Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus punctata?

Rhamnus punctata 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,