Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.º 4248 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430499
Common Names
- Globular Jujube
- Globular Ziziphus
- Globular Jujube Tree
Description
Ziziphus globularis (also called 'Globular 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 globularis 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 globularis is small, yellow and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ziziphus globularis 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 globularis
Ziziphus globularis is native to India and can be found in the dry regions of the country.
Ziziphus globularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ziziphus globularis?
Ziziphus globularis
What are the common names of Ziziphus globularis?
Globular Jujube
What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus globularis?
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,