Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xylopyrus
ID:
431068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1104 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430400

Common Names

  • Xylopyrus Ziziphus
  • Xylopyrus Ziziphus Plant
  • Xylopyrus Ziziphus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ziziphus orbicularis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus zonulatus Blanco [unknown]
  • Ziziphus elliptica Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ziziphus glaberrima (Sedgw.) Santapau [unknown]
  • Ziziphus caracutta Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus xylopyrus Retz. [unknown]

Description

Ziziphus xylopyrus (also called Xylopyrus Ziziphus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family. It is native to Southeast Asia, India, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is a small, evergreen tree or shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Ziziphus xylopyrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ziziphus xylopyrus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ziziphus xylopyrus is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ziziphus xylopyrus

Ziziphus xylopyrus is native to India and can be found in the dry regions of the country.

Ziziphus xylopyrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ziziphus xylopyrus?

Ziziphus xylopyrus

What is the common name of Ziziphus xylopyrus?

Xylopyrus Jujube

What is the natural habitat of Ziziphus xylopyrus?

It is native to China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2470859: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.