Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 635 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430548
Common Names
- Apetala Jujube
- Apetala Ziziphus
- Apetala Jujube Tree
Description
Ziziphus apetala (also called Apetalous 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 apetala is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as a food source, for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture and paper, and for its leaves, which are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ziziphus apetala is yellow 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ziziphus apetala 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 apetala
Ziziphus apetala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ziziphus apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ziziphus apetala?
Ziziphus apetala
What is the common name of Ziziphus apetala?
Apetalous Jujube
Where is Ziziphus apetala 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,