Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
460757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 164 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460089

Common Names

  • Wight's Buckthorn
  • Wight's Alder Buckthorn
  • Wight's Alder

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Synonyms

  • Ceanothus wightianus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Rhamnus wightii (also called Wight'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 wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhamnus wightii 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 wightii 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 wightii

Rhamnus wightii is native to India.

Rhamnus wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnus wightii?

Rhamnus wightii

What is the common name of Rhamnus wightii?

Wight's Buckthorn

What is the natural habitat of Rhamnus wightii?

Rhamnus wightii 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,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718746-1: Based on the initial data import