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glandular nakedwood

Scientific Name: Colubrina glandulosa

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Colubrina glandulosa

Colubrina glandulosa, also known as Glandular Nakedwood, is a species of tree or shrub belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. Other common names include nakedwood, snakewood, greenheart, and hogplum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Colubrina glandulosa Perkins
  • Family: Rhamnaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Colubrina glandulosa Perkins var. antillana (M.C. Johnst.) M.C. Johnst.
    • Colubrina rufa var. antillana M.C. Johnst.

Distribution and Habitat

Colubrina glandulosa is found in Florida, the West Indies, and Antarctica. It is also reported in Bolivia.

Morphological Characteristics

This plant is described as a tree or shrub. The "nakedwood" common name refers to the thin, scaly bark.

Additional Information

  • Colubrina glandulosa var. antillana is also commonly known as Glandular Nakedwood.