Rhamnus japonica
Japanese Buckthorn
Also known as: Rhamnus buergeri Miq. +2 more
- Rhamnus buergeri Miq.
- Rhamnus decipiens T.Itô
- Rhamnus senamensis Koidz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Rhamnus japonica (commonly known as Japanese buckthorn) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Illinois, Missouri
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