Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funiculosa
ID:
431161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 636 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430493

Common Names

  • Funiculate Jujube
  • Funiculate Ziziphus
  • Funiculate Jujube Tree

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Description

Ziziphus funiculosa (also called 'Funiculate 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 funiculosa 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

The flowers of Ziziphus funiculosa are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus funiculosa 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 funiculosa

Ziziphus funiculosa is native to India and can be found in the dry regions of the country.

Ziziphus funiculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus funiculosa?

Ziziphus funiculosa

What are the common names of Ziziphus funiculosa?

Funiculate Jujube

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus funiculosa?

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,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719300-1: Based on the initial data import