Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otanesii
ID:
430923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 40 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430255

Common Names

  • Otanesii Ziziphus
  • Otanesii Ziziphus Plant
  • Otanesii Ziziphus Tree

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Description

Ziziphus otanesii (also called Otanes' Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Philippines. 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 otanesii 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 otanesii are white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and pale green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus otanesii is a shrub native to China and is grown for its ornamental foliage and flowers. It can be propagated 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 otanesii

Ziziphus otanesii is native to the Philippines and can be found in the wild in tropical forests.

Ziziphus otanesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus otanesii?

Ziziphus otanesii

What is the common name of Ziziphus otanesii?

Otanesii Ziziphus

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus otanesii?

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,