Status:
valid
Authors:
Bhandari & Bhansali
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 5: 911 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460080
Common Names
- Purandharensis Buckthorn
- Purandharensis Alder Buckthorn
- Purandharensis Alder
Description
Rhamnus purandharensis (also called Purandhara's Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to India. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamnus purandharensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhamnus purandharensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamnus purandharensis 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 purandharensis
Rhamnus purandharensis is native to India.
Rhamnus purandharensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus purandharensis?
Rhamnus purandharensis
What is the common name of Rhamnus purandharensis?
Purandharensis Buckthorn
What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus purandharensis?
Rhamnus purandharensis is native to India.
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
A.K. Bhansali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhansali' in the authors string.