Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
430937

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.G.Long & Rae

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 355 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430269

Common Names

  • Rubiginosa Ziziphus
  • Rubiginosa Ziziphus Plant
  • Rubiginosa Ziziphus Tree

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Description

Ziziphus rubiginosa (also called Rusty 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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa

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

Ziziphus rubiginosa FAQ

What is the common name of Ziziphus rubiginosa?

Australian red date

What is the native range of Ziziphus rubiginosa?

Australia and New Zealand

What is the typical height of Ziziphus rubiginosa?

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

S.J. Rae: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rae' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958114-1: Based on the initial data import