Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jujuba
ID:
430971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430303

Common Names

  • Jujube
  • Chinese Date
  • Ber

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Synonyms

  • Jububa mediterranea Bubani [unknown]
  • Ziziphus sativa Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus officinarum Medik. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus nitida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus poiretii G.Don [unknown]
  • Ziziphus melanogona Bojer [unknown]
  • Ziziphus trinervia Roth [unknown]
  • Ziziphus sinensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus soporifera (Lour.) Stokes [unknown]
  • Ziziphus sororia Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Zizyphon jujubum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus vulgaris Lam. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus zizyphus (L.) H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus chinensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus acidojujuba C.Y.Cheng & M.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Mansana arborea J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus soporifera Lour. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus vulgaris Pers. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus zizyphus L. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus lucida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus mauritiana P.Willemet [unknown]
  • Paliurus lucidus Carrière [unknown]
  • Ziziphus mauritiana muratiana (Maire) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus mauritiana orthacantha (DC.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus mauritiana orthacantha (DC.) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus mauritiana deserticola A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus jujuba jujuba [unknown]
  • Ziziphus vulgaris spinosa Bunge [unknown]
  • Ziziphus acidojujuba granulata C.Y.Cheng & M.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Ziziphus acidojujuba trachysperma C.Y.Cheng & M.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Ziziphus jujuba carnosicalycis C.Y.Cheng & M.J.Liu [unknown]
  • Ziziphus jujuba apyrena C.Y.Cheng & M.J.Liu [unknown]

Description

Ziziphus jujuba (also called 'Chinese Jujube', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of up to 6 m. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus jujuba is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ziziphus jujuba var. inermis (Bunge) Rehder
Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H.F.Chow
Ziziphus jujuba for. lageniformis (Nakai) Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ziziphus jujuba are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus jujuba is a shrub native to China and is grown for its ornamental foliage and flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from seeds, but it is not recommended as the seeds are difficult to germinate.

Where to Find Ziziphus jujuba

Ziziphus jujuba is native to India and can be found in the wild in dry, open areas.

Ziziphus jujuba FAQ

What is the common name of Ziziphus jujuba?

Chinese jujube

What is the native range of Ziziphus jujuba?

China

What is the typical height of Ziziphus jujuba?

Up to 10 meters

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