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nakedwood

Scientific Name: Colubrina

Family: Rhamnaceae

Category: Dicot

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Nakedwood

The term "nakedwood" is used to refer to several different plants, most commonly those within the genus Colubrina. This page provides information compiled from various sources about plants known as nakedwood.

Common Names

  • Nakedwood
  • Snakewood
  • Greenheart
  • Hogplum
  • Latherleaf (for Colubrina asiatica)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Colubrina
  • Family: Rhamnaceae

The generic name Colubrina is derived from the Latin word "coluber," meaning "snake."

Distribution and Habitat

  • Several species referred to as "nakedwood" are native to Florida and the West Indies.
  • Colubrina asiatica (Asian nakedwood) is found in the Old World tropics and subtropics.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Nakedwood species range from small to medium-sized trees.
  • They typically have thin, scaly bark and heavy, dark heartwood.
  • Colubrina asiatica is described as a low shrub with climbing branches that can reach up to 30 feet (9 meters) in length.
  • The leaves of Colubrina asiatica are alternate and range from 1.5 to 5.5 inches (3.7-13.7 cm) in length.

Ecological Role

  • Colubrina asiatica is listed as an invasive plant.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: Colubrina asiatica (Asian nakedwood)
  • Invasive Plant Atlas: Colubrina asiatica (Asian nakedwood)
  • Discover Life: Information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Colubrina - Nakedwood.