Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
431214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Hatus. ex Steenis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 3: 13 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430546

Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Jujube
  • Narrowleaf Ziziphus
  • Narrowleaf Jujube Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus inermis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus grewioides (Warb.) L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Celtis angustifolia (Miq.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Celtis grewioides Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ziziphus angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus angustifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as a food source and for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ziziphus angustifolia is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, oval in shape and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus angustifolia 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 angustifolia

Ziziphus angustifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Ziziphus angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus angustifolia?

Ziziphus angustifolia

What is the common name of Ziziphus angustifolia?

Narrow-Leaved Jujube

Where is Ziziphus angustifolia native to?

India

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719182-1: Based on the initial data import