Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
430989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 494 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430321

Common Names

  • Macrophylla Jujube
  • Macrophylla Ber
  • Macrophylla Chinese Date

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Description

Ziziphus macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ziziphus macrophylla has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus macrophylla 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 macrophylla

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

Ziziphus macrophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Ziziphus macrophylla?

Large-leaved jujube

What is the native range of Ziziphus macrophylla?

China

What is the typical height of Ziziphus macrophylla?

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,