Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambodianus
ID:
431160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 315a (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430492

Common Names

  • Cambodian Jujube
  • Cambodian Ziziphus
  • Cambodian Jujube Tree

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Description

Ziziphus cambodianus (also called 'Cambodian 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 cambodianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ziziphus cambodianus has yellow flowers with red anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus cambodianus 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 cambodianus

Ziziphus cambodianus is native to Cambodia and can be found in the northern part of the country.

Ziziphus cambodianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus cambodianus?

Ziziphus cambodianus

What are the common names of Ziziphus cambodianus?

Cambodian Jujube

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus cambodianus?

It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats

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,