Ziziphus a multipurpose fruit tree for arid regions. Part of the buckthorn family, the ziziphus jujube has thorny branches. The fruit of lotebush is eaten by gray foxes, raccoons, ringtails, and various birds including scaled quail, whitewinged doves, bandtailed pigeons, mockingbirds, northern orioles, phainopeplas, whitenecked ravens, curvedbilled thrashers and golden. It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to american forests. Ziziphus comes from the persian word zizufun or arabic zizouf, the arabian name for a shrubby mediterranean tree, obtusifolia means obtuse or bluntleaved. Ziziphus obtusifolia lotebush ziziphus parryi parrys jujube ziziphus reticulata cacao rojo ziziphus rignonii soana ziziphus taylorii taylors jujube. Ziziphus jujuba is a herbal remedy that promotes sleep, alleviates depression and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
The plants database includes the following 10 species of ziziphus. Ziziphus obtusifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Ziziphus mucronata is a small to mediumsized tree, 31020 m high. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ziziphus family rhamnaceae the record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an. Ziziphus obtusifolia species page from chihuahuan desert plants ziziphus obtusifolia species page from dendrology at virginia tech ziziphus obtusifolia species image page from vascular plants of the gila wilderness usa new mexico ziziphus obtusifolia native, from big bend national park. Gray lotebush, lotebush condalia rhamnaceae buckthorn family synonyms. This durable landscape shrub grows slowly, forming a densely branched haven for birds and wildlife. Ziziphus mauritiana 4 propagation internal structure of common jujube seed z. Ziziphus fruit extract jujube supplement lost empire herbs. Ziziphus jujuba chinesekorean date, jujube is a plant which bears fruits and seeds that are used for medicinal purposes in traditional chinese medicine. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of ziziphus obtusifolia. Ziziphus may also be beneficial for women going through the natural transition of menopause and may help ease nighttime menopause symptoms such as spontaneous sweating or night sweats, irritability and sleeplessness. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available. Growing at a moderate pace, chinese jujube reaches anywhere from 15 to 35 feet in height.
The record derives from tropicos data supplied on 20120418 which reports it as an accepted name record 27500200 with original publication details. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about lotebush ziziphus obtusifolia supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The common name of ziziphus mauritiana is bor, belongs to family rhamnaceae. The leaves are deciduous and are absent for much of the year, leaving the shrub a naked thicket of.
Ziziphus mauritiana is a spiny, evergreen shrub or small tree up to 15 m high, with trunk 40 cm or. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The fruit of lotebush is eaten by gray foxes, raccoons, ringtails, and various birds including scaled quail, whitewinged doves, bandtailed pigeons, mockingbirds, northern orioles, phainopeplas, whitenecked ravens, curvedbilled thrashers and goldenfronted. An ziziphus in nahilalakip ha familia nga rhamnaceae.
Ziziphus jujube rhamnaceae 15 images at phytoimages. Jujube fruit or ber or ziziphus mauritiana provides some exceptional health benefits. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about graythorn ziziphus obtusifolia var. Request pdf ziziphus a multipurpose fruit tree for arid regions the progressive desertification in many semiarid regions of the world increases the need for plants that can cope with arid. Ziziphus obtusifolia graythorn graythorn is native across a wide range of the southwest, occurring from california east to oklahoma and texas, and south into mexico. Graythorn, lotebush, prairie bush, gumdroptree, texas. It may possess anxietyreducing and sedative properties. Ziziphus a multipurpose fruit tree for arid regions springerlink. Germination requirements of lotebush zixiphus obtusifolia var.
In addition, extracts from fruits, seeds, leaves, roots and bark of ziziphus trees are used in many. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Chinese dates are an important ingredient in many chinese foods. Pdf the objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of two shrub leaves on digestion, nitrogen retention and ruminal digestion. Ziziphus 2 overview the generic name is derived from zizfum or zizafun, the persian word for z. Ecology ziziphus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some lepidoptera species including bucculatrix zizyphella. The leaves are alternate, entire, with three prominent basal veins, and 27 cm 0. Ziziphus obtusifolia lady bird johnson wildflower center. Lotebush ziziphus obstusifolia, a rather uncommon shrub, found in the southern part of nm, can be important to wildlife as food. Ziziphus obtusifolia is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family known by several common names, including lotebush, graythorn, gumdrop tree, and. Alternate, drought deciduous, 34 inch long, ovate, elliptical or oblong, entire or a few teeth.
Trends and traditions 2009, sonoran desert food plants 20112017, southern california food plants 20, wild edible plants of texas 2016, medicinal plants of the western mountain states 2017, wild edible plants of arizona 2019, wild edible plants of new mexico 2019. Ziziphus obtusifolia graythorn mountain states wholesale. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
L48 densely branched shrub with small leaves and stiff branchlets ending in spines. The ends of the twigs taper into sharptipped thorns. Ziziphus obtusifolia, lotebush, southwest desert flora. Ziziphus may help you fall asleep and stay asleep so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day ahead. The rigid branches are waxy, graygreen and tipped with spines. Round to elliptical, 14 inch juicy drupe, dark blue to black, maturing in early summer.
Tcm has been using ziziphus for literally 3000 years. Ziziphus obtusifolia importance to livestock and wildlife. Ziziphus mauritiana was an excellent source of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid and several of the metals including iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Lotebush caesar kleberg wildlife research institute. Lotebush is a native deciduous shrub common to south texas. Pronunciation of ziziphus jujuba with 3 audio pronunciations, 7 synonyms, 1 meaning, 2 translations and more for ziziphus jujuba. Indian jujube is more tropical whereas chinese jujube is a more cold hardy species.
Very small, inconspicuous, pale green, appear in small clusters in the leaf axils in early spring. It is a declared noxious weed in three australian states and is noted as invasive in parts of southern africa and on a number of pacific and indian ocean islands. Ziziphus obtusifolia is a shrub with many branches forming a thorny tangle which may exceed 3 metres 9. Ziziphus simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ecology ziziphus species are used as food plants by the larvae of some lepidoptera species including bucculatrix zizyphella, which feeds exclusively on the genus, and endoclita malabaricus. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Ziziphus jujuba, called common jujube, is a small, droopybranched, somewhat spiny, deciduous tree or large shrub that is native from southeastern europe to china. Herbaceous vegetationlotebush ziziphus obtusifolia t. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative. Trees or shrubs, mostly armed with a pair of stipular spines, one usually long and straight and the other short. Learn about its nutritional constituents, flavonoid content, and its health benefits in protecting against cough and cold, lowering blood pressure, increasing energy, and treating digestive disorder. May 07, 2020 ziziphus jujuba chinesekorean date, jujube is a plant which bears fruits and seeds that are used for medicinal purposes in traditional chinese medicine. Health benefits of jujube fruit or ber or ziziphus mauritiana.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Germination requirements of lotebush zixiphus obtusifolia. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ziziphus family rhamnaceae. The progressive desertification in many semiarid regions of the world increases the need for. The fruit of lotebush is eaten by gray foxes, raccoons, ringtails, and various birds including scaled quail, whitewinged doves, bandtailed pigeons, mockingbirds, northern orioles, phainopeplas, whitenecked ravens, curvedbilled thrashers and goldenfronted woodpeckers 26. Jan 23, 2019 jujube fruit or ber or ziziphus mauritiana provides some exceptional health benefits. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Pages in category ziziphus the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Trends and traditions 2009, sonoran desert food plants 20112017, southern california food plants 20, wild edible plants of texas 2016, medicinal plants of the western mountain states 2017, wild edible plants of arizona 2019. Gray, ngan ginhatag han pagkayana nga asya nga ngaran ni samuel frederick gray. Ziziphus mauritiana is a spiny, evergreen shrub or small tree up to 15 m high, with trunk 40 cm or more in diameter. This champion lotebush of arizona made its debut on the national register of champion trees in 2012. Department of agriculture, forest service, rocky mountain research station. This page was last edited on 20 january 2015, at 00.
The fruits of condalia warnockii var kearnyana are very similar to condalia spathulata and condalia hookeri, and both probably were consumed wherever native groups encountered the ripe fruits. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966. Native plants for habitat at home tucson audubon society. Ziziphus mauritiana is a fast growing, spiny, thicketforming shrub or tree, which can fruit prolifically and disperse seeds over a wide area using mammalian and avian vectors. The other ethnographic references mention lotebush, ziziphus obtusifolia, but by its obsolete name condalia lycioides. Lady bird johnson wildflower center at the university of texas, austin, tx. Frequent in unshaded places with very shallow soil over limestone. An ziziphus obtusifolia in nahilalakip ha genus nga ziziphus, ngan familia nga rhamnaceae. Densely branched shrub with small leaves and stiff branchlets ending in spines. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. One of our classic large, thorny shrubs that provide food and shelter for birds. Ziziphus jujuba supplement health benefits, dosage, side. Pdf influence of the shrubs celtis pallida and ziziphus obtusifolia. Fruits have 2 seeds per stone, and germination can be improved by removal of the seeds from the fruit, and scarification.
Medicinal plants of the american southwest 200620092011, herbal medicine. An ziziphus obtusifolia in uska species han magnoliopsida nga syahan ginhulagway ni william jackson hooker, john torrey ngan amp. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species. Ziziphus is a genus of about 40 species of spiny shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family, rhamnaceae, distributed in the warmtemperate and subtropical regions throughout the world. Lady bird johnson wildflower center focused on protecting and preserving north americas native plants through native plant lists and image galleries, conservation, education, natural landscapes, seed collection millennium seed bank msb project, preserving and restoring native communities, spreading awareness on invasive species and gardening to attract wildlife. While most antidepressants, sleep medications induce harmful side effects, ziziphus jujuba is a safe way to improve sleep, increase relaxation and fight off anxiety and depression symptoms in an effective manner. Sep 20, 2014 this page was last edited on 9 december 2019, at 16. Watson2 introduction chinese jujube is an interesting deciduous tree with spiny, gnarled branches and an open, irregular form fig. Maintaining monophyletic genera will require reclassification of ziziphus as treated here. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966 symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi. The leaves are deciduous and are absent for much of the year, leaving the shrub a naked thicket of gray twigs coated in waxy whitish hairs.
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