Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capreifolia
ID:
692548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl.) Grubov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 278 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691881



Common Names

  • Frangula capreifolia
  • Capreifolia Frangula
  • Capreifolia Buckthorn


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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus capreifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus capreifolia grandifolia M.C.Johnst. & L.A.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus capreifolia matudae M.C.Johnst. & L.A.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Frangula capreifolia (also called Alder Buckthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is a small, deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist soils, forests, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Frangula capreifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber in the past. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Frangula capreifolia var. grandifolia (M.C.Johnst. & L.A.Johnst.) A.Pool

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Frangula capreifolia are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frangula capreifolia is a shrub native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Frangula capreifolia

Frangula capreifolia is native to the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.

Frangula capreifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Frangula capreifolia?

Frangula capreifolia

What is the common name of Frangula capreifolia?

Goat-leaved Frangula

Where is Frangula capreifolia native to?

Europe

Species in the Frangula genus

Frangula rhododendriphylla, Frangula alnus, Frangula austrosinensis, Frangula azorica, Frangula betulifolia, Frangula blumeri, Frangula californica, Frangula capreifolia, Frangula caroliniana, Frangula chrysophylla, Frangula crenata, Frangula dianthes, Frangula discolor, Frangula glaberrima, Frangula goudotiana, Frangula grandifolia, Frangula granulosa, Frangula grisea, Frangula henryi, Frangula lindeniana, Frangula longipes, Frangula macrocarpa, Frangula microphylla, Frangula mucronata, Frangula palmeri, Frangula pinetorum, Frangula polymorpha, Frangula pringlei, Frangula pubescens, Frangula purshiana, Frangula revoluta, Frangula riojae, Frangula rubra, Frangula rupestris, Frangula sphaerosperma, Frangula ulei, Frangula obovata, Frangula pedunculata, Frangula grandiflora, Frangula acuminata, Frangula breedlovei, Frangula chimalapensis, Frangula circumscissa, Frangula darienensis, Frangula hintonii, Frangula inconspicua, Frangula longipedicellata, Frangula longistyla, Frangula marahuacensis, Frangula mcvaughii,

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-2814058: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Valery Ivanovich Grubov (1917-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grubov' in the authors string.