Lycium europaeum
Boxthorn, European Matrimony Vine
Other regional names: European Teatree
- European Teatree
Also known as: Lycium barbarum var. brevilobum Post +15 more
- Lycium barbarum var. brevilobum Post
- Lycium dumosum Salisb.
- Lycium europaeum subsp. rifeum Sennen & Mauricio
- Lycium europaeum var. arabicum Terraciano
- Lycium europaeum var. macrocarpum Lavallée
- Lycium macrocarpum Lavallée
- Lycium mediterraneum Dunal
- Lycium mediterraneum subsp. breviflorum Dunal
- Lycium mediterraneum var. glabrum Dunal
- Lycium obliquifolium Stokes
- Lycium orientale Miers
- Lycium saevum Miers
- Lycium salicifolium Mill.
- Lycium siculum Ucria
- Lycium spina-christi Sennen & Elías
- Lycium spinosum Hasselq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Lycium europaeum (commonly known as Boxthorn or European matrimony-vine) is a shrub or tree within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, Canary Is., Germany, Madeira