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Asian nakedwood
Scientific Name: Colubrina asiatica
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub, Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Asian Nakedwood (Colubrina asiatica)
Common Names
- Asian Nakedwood
- Asian Snakewood
- Greenheart
- Hogplum
- Latherleaf
- Asiatic Colubrina
- Hoop Withe
- Soapbush
- Wild Coffee
- ʻĀnapanapa kukuku (Hawaiian)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Colubrina asiatica (L.) Brongn.
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Ceanothus asiaticus L.
- Ceanothus capsularis Forst.
- Other Scientific Names:
- Rhamnus splendens Blume
- Sageretia splendens (Blume) G. Don
- Tubanthera katapa Raf.
Distribution and Habitat
Colubrina asiatica is native to tropical Asia, eastern Africa, and northern Australia. It is now pantropical in distribution, found in locations including Antarctica, the Antilles, Australia, Cambodia, the Cayman Islands, China (Guangdong, Hainan), Comoros, Cuba, eastern Africa to India, southeast Asia, tropical Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It has also been found in Florida.
Ecological Role
- Invasive in some regions, including Hawaii.
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial, vine-like shrub or low shrub with climbing branches.
- Climbing branches can reach up to 30 ft (9 m) in length.
- Leaves are alternate, measuring 1.5-5.5 in. (3.7-13.7 cm).
Considerations for Pets
- Listed as having medium-high allergen potential.
Considerations for Children
- Traditionally used by East Asian immigrants.
Further Information
- National Tropical Botanical Garden (NPS Photo)
- Dave's Garden
- University of Florida
- niiss.org