Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxatilis
ID:
460663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. : 39 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459995

Common Names

  • Saxatile Buckthorn
  • Saxatile Alder Buckthorn
  • Saxatile Alder

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Synonyms

  • Lithoplis saxatilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus dumosa hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Rhamnus carniolica Kern. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus longifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Cervispina saxatilis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Frangula saxatilis Cramer [unknown]
  • Girtanneria saxatilis Neck. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhamnus saxatilis sub. tinctoria Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamnus saxatilis is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus saxatilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Rhamnus saxatilis

Rhamnus saxatilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Rhamnus saxatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus saxatilis?

Rhamnus saxatilis

What is the common name of Rhamnus saxatilis?

Rocky Buckthorn

Where is Rhamnus saxatilis found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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,