Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1131657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Codd

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 31 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130995

Common Names

  • Ziziphus rivularis
  • Rivularis Ziziphus
  • Ziziphus Rivularis

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Description

Ziziphus rivularis (also called River Ziziphus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus rivularis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ziziphus rivularis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus rivularis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer and the rooted cutting should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ziziphus rivularis

Ziziphus rivularis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

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,