Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
460766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 29 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460098

Common Names

  • Rhamnus Velutina
  • Velvet Buckthorn
  • Velvet Rhamnus

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus lycioides velutina (Boiss.) Tutin [unknown]

Description

Rhamnus velutina (also called Velvet Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub 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 velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhamnus velutina sub. almeriensis Rivas Mart. & J.M.Pizarro

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus velutina has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnus velutina 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 velutina

Rhamnus velutina is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Rhamnus velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus velutina?

Rhamnus velutina

What is the common name of Rhamnus velutina?

Velutina Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus velutina?

Rhamnus velutina 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,