Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosissima
ID:
615509

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Gmel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 408 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614841



Common Names

  • Colletia spinosissima
  • Spiny Colletia
  • Colletia spinosissima


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Synonyms

  • Colletia assimilis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Colletia atrox Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox Gillies & Hook. [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox infausta (N.E.Br.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox intricata Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox invicta Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia ferox puberula Speg. [unknown]
  • Colletia horrida Willd. [unknown]
  • Colletia infausta N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Colletia infausta coarctata Reiche [unknown]
  • Colletia intricata Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia invicta Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia kunthiana Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia polyacantha Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa assimilis (N.E.Br.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa miersii Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia spinosa trifurcata (N.E.Br.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Colletia tenuicola Miers [unknown]
  • Colletia trifurcata N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Colletia weddelliana Miers [unknown]

Description

Colletia spinosissima (also called Spiny Colletia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and yellow flowers with four petals. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and coastal cliffs and is characterized by its spiny branches.

Uses & Benefits

Colletia spinosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colletia spinosissima is a white, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletia spinosissima is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Colletia spinosissima

Colletia spinosissima is found in dry, rocky areas in South America.

Colletia spinosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletia spinosissima?

Colletia spinosissima

What type of plant is Colletia spinosissima?

A shrub

Where is Colletia spinosissima found?

South America

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,

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