Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
430926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 338 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430258

Common Names

  • Oligantha Ziziphus
  • Oligantha Ziziphus Plant
  • Oligantha Ziziphus Tree

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Description

Ziziphus oligantha (also called Dwarf Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It has a woody stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It prefers dry and sunny habitats and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus oligantha 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

The flowers of Ziziphus oligantha 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 oligantha 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 oligantha

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

Ziziphus oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus oligantha?

Ziziphus oligantha

What is the common name of Ziziphus oligantha?

Oligantha Ziziphus

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus oligantha?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719375-1: Based on the initial data import