Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talanae
ID:
1411537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoanae 244 (1918).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424002

Common Names

  • Ziziphus Talanae
  • Talanae's Ziziphus
  • Ziziphus's Talanae

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Description

Ziziphus talanae (also called the Talana Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to South Africa. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus talanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ziziphus talanae has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus talanae is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division and cuttings. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Ziziphus talanae

Ziziphus talanae is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Ziziphus talanae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus talanae?

Ziziphus talanae is native to tropical rainforests in South Africa.

What is the typical size of Ziziphus talanae?

Ziziphus talanae typically grows to be about 6-12 inches in height.

What is the best temperature for Ziziphus talanae?

Ziziphus talanae prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

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.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719433-1: Based on the initial data import