Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
431177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 136 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430509

Common Names

  • Abyssinian Jujube
  • Abyssinian Ziziphus
  • Abyssinian Jujube Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus atacorensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus mauritiana abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Ziziphus abyssinica (also called 'Abyssinian Jujube', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem, and the branches can reach up to 2 m in length. It has small yellow-green flowers with white petals. It typically grows in dry meadows, open forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and bright yellow fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ziziphus abyssinica is small, yellow and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus abyssinica is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ziziphus abyssinica

Ziziphus abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the northern part of the country.

Ziziphus abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus abyssinica?

Ziziphus abyssinica

What is the common name of Ziziphus abyssinica?

Abyssinian Jujube

Where is Ziziphus abyssinica native to?

Ethiopia

Species in the Ziziphus genus

Ziziphus palawanensis, Ziziphus nummularia, Ziziphus ornata, Ziziphus papuana, Ziziphus otanesii, Ziziphus oligantha, Ziziphus rubiginosa, Ziziphus poilaneo, Ziziphus pernettyoides, Ziziphus quadrilocularis, Ziziphus lenticellatus, Ziziphus leucodermis, Ziziphus linnaei, Ziziphus lotus, Ziziphus kunstleri, Ziziphus jujuba, Ziziphus javanensis, Ziziphus mucronata, Ziziphus macrophylla, Ziziphus mauritiana, Ziziphus melastomoides, Ziziphus timoriensis, Ziziphus suluensis, Ziziphus truncata, Ziziphus seleri, Ziziphus talanai, Ziziphus subquinquenervia, Ziziphus williamii, Ziziphus xylopyrus, Ziziphus elmeri, Ziziphus endlichii, Ziziphus djamuensis, Ziziphus colombiana, Ziziphus crebrivenosa, Ziziphus cumingiana, Ziziphus cupularis, Ziziphus havilandii, Ziziphus hoaensis, Ziziphus horrida, Ziziphus horsfieldii, Ziziphus hutchinsonii, Ziziphus glabrata, Ziziphus cambodianus, Ziziphus funiculosa, Ziziphus forbesii, Ziziphus globularis, Ziziphus hajarensis, Ziziphus abyssinica, Ziziphus brunoniana, Ziziphus borneensis,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2471070: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.