Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 331 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460121
Common Names
- Rhamnus Sumbawana
- Sumbawan Buckthorn
- Sumbawan Rhamnus
Description
Rhamnus sumbawana (also called Sumbawa Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Indonesia. 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 sumbawana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhamnus sumbawana has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamnus sumbawana is a tropical plant that is best propagated from seeds. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Rhamnus sumbawana
Rhamnus sumbawana is native to Indonesia.
Rhamnus sumbawana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus sumbawana?
Rhamnus sumbawana
What is the common name of Rhamnus sumbawana?
Sumbawan Buckthorn
Where is Rhamnus sumbawana found?
It is found in the Lesser Sunda Islands
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,